Roadworthiness Tests To Replace Emission Tests From 2028

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Motor Traffic plans to introduce a comprehensive roadworthiness certificate from 2028, replacing the current vehicle emission test to assess the overall technical fitness of vehicles in the country.

Director of the Vehicle Emission Testing Unit of the Department of Motor Traffic, Engineer Dasun Gamage said the new system will assess not only vehicle emissions but also key safety components, including braking systems, headlights, tyres, and other technical conditions.

He said that, under the first phase of the programme, comprehensive fitness testing will be expanded this year to cover passenger transport vehicles, school transport vehicles, office transport vans and buses used for special tours.

The Department has already begun recruiting around 300 qualified personnel and technicians required to implement the programme.

According to the Director, applicants with an NVQ Level 4 qualification in automobile mechanic training, as well as those who own vehicle repair centres, are eligible to apply for these positions.