Ukraine has simplified the technical inspection process for trucks with ECMT permits
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution simplifying the operating conditions for international carriers. Specifically, this involves eliminating duplicate procedures during technical inspections of trucks with permits issued by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT).
This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Development.
The new rules provide for the integration of inspections required to obtain an ECMT certificate into the mandatory technical inspection process. Now, carriers do not need to undergo two separate procedures—a single technical inspection is sufficient to confirm compliance with both national and international standards.
What this achieves:
- reduces administrative costs;
- saves time;
- reduces the financial burden on businesses.
During the last allocation of ECMT permits, over 21,000 trucks were registered, and all of them had to undergo a separate inspection procedure that essentially duplicated another.
From now on, any accredited entity that conducts the relevant inspections will be able to issue the certificate. Previously, only one state-owned enterprise had this right. Thus, the resolution opens up the market for technical inspection services, fosters competition, and helps reduce the cost of services while improving their quality.
In addition, the document implements the provisions of Directive 2014/45/EU:
- unified approaches to assessing the technical condition of vehicles are introduced;
- classification of defects (minor, major, and dangerous);
- clear rules regarding operating conditions.
"The ECMT certificate will now be issued directly based on the results of the technical inspection, and all information will be entered into a single state database. From a strategic perspective, this decision is an important step toward implementing the Association Agreement with the EU in the transport sector," the ministry concluded.
At the same time, the introduction of technical inspections remains a politically sensitive issue, as some members of parliament oppose it, viewing it as an additional financial burden on citizens during wartime.
Ukraine is changing the rules for technical inspections of trucks and opening up the services market.
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