ITV’s seven most recurring false myths

What to do if the ITV is rejected? Do the cars that remain parked also have the inspection up to date? Who can pass? These are some of the questions the association answers

The technical inspection of vehicles (ITV) is something that every driver knows and knows the procedure, but there are still many doubts about it. Firstly, they question whether the parked vehicles, i.e. those not in use, should have the ITV in effect. And the fact that a vehicle is parked on a public road does not mean that it loses its registration status, in such a way that it is a roadworthy vehicle and in accordance with the provisions of the applicable regulations, it is obliged to submit to the mandatory ITV, according to the Spanish Association of Collaborating Entities of the Administration in the Technical Inspection of Vehicles, AECA-ITV. The only way not to comply with this obligation is to deregister the vehicle with the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) and
remove from public roads.

Many motorists think MOTs have a rejection rate that they must meet. Royal Decree 920/2017 expressly stipulates that technical directors and inspectors must not have a conflict of interest in their activity and must maintain their impartiality and objectivity at all times. In addition, ITV channels are subject to inspections by the government departments themselves and audits by the national accreditation body. Actions that guarantee compliance at all times with the principles of impartiality and objectivity.

Failure to pass the ITV will allow the vehicle to circulate until the second inspection. This is wrong. They emphasize that if the defect or defects found are classified as serious, the vehicle cannot be driven on public roads, except for the transfer to the workshop or, where appropriate, for the regularization of the situation and the return to an ITV station for a new inspection. a maximum period of two months, calculated from the first unfavorable technical inspection.

In the event that defects classified as very serious are detected, the vehicle is also disabled for traffic and, in addition, in this case, the transfer of the vehicle from the ITV station to its destination is carried out so that the defects are repaired. by external means to the vehicle itself, i.e. by a crane or platform. After the defects have been rectified, the vehicle must be presented for inspection within a maximum period of two months, calculated from the first negative test.

The
ITV and car insurance should go hand in hand to ensure road safety. In fact, compulsory insurance and roadworthiness testing of vehicles should be in place at all times to improve road safety and reduce the number of road accidents caused by the expiry of the ITV. This is specified in Royal Decree 920/2017 of October 23, which stipulates that “recognition of compulsory car insurance will be a condition prior to carrying out any technical inspection”.

It is also believed that the
youThe owner of the vehicle is the only one who can pass the ITV of the same and it is not true. What is relevant is that the vehicle has a valid ITV whether it is the owner of the vehicle going to the ITV station or not as the procedure will be the same. The most important thing is that the person driving the vehicle has the identification documents of the vehicle, i.e. the originals of the technical inspection card and the circulation permit. The make, model, VIN and registration number of the vehicle must match those listed in the documentation.

A mistaken belief surrounding the ITV is that depending on the time of year it is easier to make it to the ITV. Many drivers try to match their vehicle’s ITV to different times of the year, but the truth is that regardless of the date of the inspection, the same tests and verifications set out in the applicable regulations will always be carried out.

Finally, running the ITV after the deadline will incur an additional charge, but the stations cannot penalize a vehicle for running the scrutineering after the deadline. However, there is a risk that the traffic policemen will
fine to the driver of up to 500 euros in addition to the danger to road users.

Source: La Verdad

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