Technical inspection of the vehicle: compulsory or dispensed with?

Verified 25 October 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)

Roadworthiness tests are carried out on the majority of vehicles, whether electric or thermal.

Tableau - Vehicles subject to roadworthiness tests or exempt from roadworthiness tests

Type of vehicle

Compulsory roadworthiness tests?

Private vehicle (VP)

Yes

Utility

Yes

Motorhome with a maximum total authorized laden weight (TCAW) of 3,5 t

Yes

Motorhome with a PTAC of more than 3,5 t

Yes

Heavyweight

Yes

Collection vehicle put into circulation from 1960

Yes

Collection vehicle used as a chauffeur-driven transport car (VTC)

Yes

Collection vehicle put into circulation before 1960 and of which the PTAC: titleContent is not more than 3,5 t

No

Collection vehicle with a PTAC greater than 3,5 t

No

Unlicensed car

No

Moped, motorcycle, motor tricycle

Yes, as of April 15, 2024

Motor quadricycle (light and heavy)

Yes, as of April 15, 2024

Motor Quad (light and heavy)

Yes, as of April 15, 2024

All-terrain heavy-duty motor quad

Yes, as of April 15, 2024

Competition motorcycle (enduro motorcycle and trial motorcycle)

No, no, no. The owner of the motorcycle must have a license from the French motorcycle federation.

Caravan with a PTAC of 3,5 tons or less

No

Agricultural tractor

No

Trailer of which PTAC: titleContent is less than or equal to 3,5 tons not used for the transport of dangerous goods

No

Car registered in the diplomatic service or equivalent

No

Car registered in the FFECSA series (French Forces and civil elements stationed in Germany)

No