Modernizing EU Vehicle Roadworthiness Tests

by name voted on 21.05.2026

Summary

A proposal to modernize EU vehicle roadworthiness tests, including mandatory checks for larger motorcycles and electronic safety systems.

10 21.05.2026

Report

transport

environment

public safety

administrative reform

business and competition

information technology and data processing

Key points

Updating the testing framework to adapt to rapid technological progress and digitalization in the transport sector.
Making periodic roadworthiness testing mandatory for motorcycles with an engine capacity above 125 cm³.
Implementing stricter measures to combat odometer fraud by recording mileage during maintenance and through connected vehicle data.
Including advanced electronic safety systems, such as automated braking and lane-keeping assistance, in regular inspections.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union

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