NTSA Reveals New Timelines for Mandatory Inspection Rollout
NTSA, through the Director General, sought to clarify confusion amid concerns that enforcement would potentially kick off from July 1...
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has postponed the nationwide mandatory vehicle inspection for all motorists to June 2027, citing insufficient inspection centers.
- The enforcement is delayed until NTSA has 47 public and at least 70 private inspection centres operational nationwide.
- NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa revealed the revised schedule, emphasizing the need for adequate capacity to inspect millions of vehicles.
- Mandatory inspections will continue for commercial vehicles and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) under existing regulations.
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