25% of inspected vehicles fail inspection in Georgia

Out of 19,464 vehicles in Georgia, 14,280 have already been inspected since January 1, 2018, of which 5,050 failed inspection and 134 have been banned from use on roads.

Georgian news agency Interpressnews published this information based on data provided by Georgia’s Ministry of Economy.

Those 5,050 which failed inspection were given a month to fix the problem and make their vehicles meet the standards to be allowed to drive on roads. Only 2,678 addressed technical inspection centres for a second round of inspections of which 101 vehicles failed again.

The vehicles are being inspected following seven major criteria: brakes, steering mechanism, suspension, visibility, car lights, emissions and tires. So far most of the problems that the inspected vehicles have are related to emissions, car lights and brakes.

Mandatory vehicle inspections started in Georgia from January 1, 2018. Photo by N. Alavidze/Agenda.ge.

If the problem is not addressed drivers will be fined to the amount of 50 GEL (about $20.30/€16.52*) for private entities and 200 GEL (about $81.22/€66.08*) for legal entities.

Mandatory vehicle inspections started in Georgia from January 1, 2018 and powerful engine vehicles (+ 3.5 tonnes) and passenger vehicles (+8 seats) were inspected at the first stage.

The next round of inspection will start on July 1, 2018 and it will be undertaken for vehicles belonging to state agencies and legal entities.

Vehicle testing will be launched step-by-step and the inspection of all vehicles will take about two years.

Mandatory vehicle inspections cost about 100 GEL (about $40.61/€33.04*) for powerful engine vehicles and 60 GEL for cars (about $24.37/€19.82*).