Commercial vehicles to face roadside technical checks and removal from traffic for dangerous defects
Trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles could be inspected at the roadside between periodic technical inspections, and those with serious defects taken off the road. The rule is part of a draft government decision prepared by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development.
Checks will have two levels. First, inspectors look at documents, tyres, lights and signalling, and the visible condition of the body. If problems are found, the vehicle can be sent for a detailed check at a mobile or fixed station. The system will be run by the National Road Transport Agency, supported by the National Public Security Inspectorate. Checks will also be targeted according to the risk profile of each transport operator, and defects will be classed as minor, major or dangerous.
One mobile testing unit costs about €57,700. The system is to be operational no later than 1 January 2029. In 2024, commercial vehicles were involved in 176 serious road accidents. The draft transposes EU rules on roadside technical inspections.
What it means for you
- Freight and passenger carriers will need to keep vehicles in good condition between inspections, not just before them.
- Operators with a higher risk profile may be checked more often.
- This is a draft with a deadline of 2029 — there is time to plan repairs and replace worn-out vehicles.
Source: Logos Press, 19 October 2026