Technical inspection of the vehicle: compulsory or dispensed with?
Verified 22 May 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Roadworthiness tests are carried out on the majority of vehicles, whether electric or thermal.
Type of vehicle | Compulsory roadworthiness tests? |
|---|---|
Yes | |
Yes | |
Motorhome with a maximum total authorized laden weight (TCAW) of 3,5 t | Yes |
Yes | |
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 |
L-category vehicle : moped, motorcycle, motor tricycle, light motor quadricycle, heavy motor quadricycle, light motor quad, heavy motor quad, all-terrain heavy motor quad | Yes, since April 15, 2024 |
Enduro motorcycle and trial motorcycle having sports use | No, as long as the owner of the motorcycle has an annual 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 |
Technical inspection
Vehicles concerned (Article R323-6)
2- or 3-wheel motor vehicles and motor quadricycles (Item R323-27)