What is a roadworthy test?
Follow the correct procedure and obtain a roadworthy certificate quickly and easily
NORTHSIDE – When ownership of a vehicle changes hands, the vehicle in question must undergo a roadworthy test. Taxis, trucks and buses are required by law to undergo a roadworthy test once a year.
Following a number of complaints regarding individuals posing as officials and conducting bogus roadworthy tests, RN visited the Roodepoort Testing Station to learn the ins and outs of legal and legitimate roadworthy testing.
According to Roodepoort Testing Station manager Johann Gouws, a roadworthy test is not a complicated procedure.
“Everything is done in one day. It takes around 20 minutes to complete a test on a small vehicle and about 40 minutes on a heavy duty vehicle,” Gouws said.
Fees range from R450 – R600, depending on the size and class of your vehicle.
A vehicle owner is required to fill in a test application form and submit a copy of his/her ID as well as a license renewal letter.
Once of all the above has been received and submitted, the examiner will begin the inspection.
“For the vehicle to pass the test, everything must be as it was when the car was manufactured,” explained Gouws.
Amongst others, the following is examined:
- windscreen
- hooter
- lamps and lighting
- brakes and braking performance
- condition of tyres
- shock absobers
- wheel alignment
Should anything be found to be faulty, the owner is informed and advised to repair it. If repairs are done within 14 days, the owner is not obliged to pay anything over and above the initial prescribed fee. If not, the owner must go through the application process again and must pay again.
Once everything is done and found to be correct, the owner is issued with a roadworthy certificate.
Details: Roodepoort Testing Station 011 763 5439
