On July 01, 2016, the Government issued the Decree No. 63/2016/ND-CP on requirements for motor vehicle inspection service business (automobiles, trailers, semi-trailers hauled by automobiles and similar vehicles).
Organizations that are granted inspection condition certificates shall be eligible for performing motor vehicle inspection services. Organizations performing motor vehicle inspection services shall not be allowed to be involved in provision of auto transport services, services of motor vehicle care, repairs or establish relationship with organizations performing such services. If the inspection organization is a joint-stock company, the organization providing auto transport services, services of motor vehicle care, repairs shall own no more than 10% of the inspection organization’s shares.
For registration units with one Type I inspection line, minimum area of the premises for inspection activities is 1,250 m2. The registration unit should have offices, lounge for drivers, vehicle owners. Roads for motor vehicles entering and leaving the inspection station, internal roads: should be at least three meters in width, parking lot should be paved with asphalt concrete or cement concrete. Inspection stations with only one inspection line: Minimum size including clearance around the vehicle (length x width x height): 30 x 4 x 3.5 (m); Inspectors must obtain at least university degrees in automotive mechanical engineering, automotive engineering technology or mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology…
This Decree takes effect on July 01, 2016
