General information
General overview
Roadworthiness of a vehicle is attested by a roadworthiness certificate. Commercial vehicles within categories N1, N2, N3, M2, M3 must also have a sticker attached to the inside of the windshield on the right side. Trailers within categories O2, O3 and O4 have a sticker attached next to the registration plate. The roadworthiness certificate is an electronic printout of the test results. The date of the expiry is indicated on top of the roadworthiness certificate and also on the sticker with commercial vehicles and trailers. The roadworthiness certificate has two different colors. A green roadworthiness certificate has a normal validity or a validity of 3 months in case of an administrative deficit or when there is a small non-conformity. A red roadworthiness certificate has a limited validity of 15 days when there are technical shortcomings which must be rectified as soon as possible. A red roadworthiness certificate can also mean that the vehicle is prohibited to take part on public roads. In this case “Verboden tot het verkeer” is mentioned on the red form. Used vehicles that change owner must also pass a roadworthiness test and the certificate is valid for 2 months.
Test frequency
Interval at which roadworthiness tests are carried out for different categories of vehicles
| Category of vehicle | Interval at which roadworthiness tests are carried out |
|---|---|
| M1, N1 | 1 year (if bonus M1: 2 years) |
| O2 (AR) O2 (BR, CR, PR) + KG |
1 year 2 years |
| O3, O4 (AR, OS) N2, N3 |
1 year 1 year |
| ADR transport (ADR: agreement for the transport of dangerous goods by road) M2, M3 (BC) |
1 year 3 months (if bonus: 6 months) |
| TL ≤ 3.5 T TL > 3.5 T and ≤ 7.5 T TL > 7.5 T and TL > 40 km/h |
Not subject to roadworthiness test 2 years (*) 1 year (*) |
| Learner vehicle, ambulance, taxi, rental without driver | 6 months |
| Classic vehicle (except agricultural tractors) > 25 years and < 30 years ≥ 30 years > 50 years |
1 year in case of cat. M1, 3 months in case of M2, M3 (BC) 2 years 5 years |
*with the exception of those
- which are intended exclusively for professional or private use in respect of agricultural, horticultural, forestry or fisheries work;
- which are used by road managers or their subcontractors when they are assigned to carry out roadside maintenance or during the winter period when assigned to snow removal or the spreading of materials on the public highway in order to protect traffic in a dangerous situation as a result of meteorological or other phenomena
Exemptions
In respect of Flanders:
The following are exempt from all checks:
- trailers for the exclusive use of fairground entertainers and which are specific to this profession;
- construction trailers;
- police vehicles;
- trailers with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kg;
- vehicles driven under a test plate and with a valid registration certificate in accordance with the regulations in force;
Responsible authorities
Al matters related to the Vehicle Registration Certificate should be addressed to the national competent authority: - FOD Mobility and Transportation: https://mobilit.belgium.be/nl/contact - The head of D.I.V. is Ms Martine Indot (Martine [dot] Indot
mobilit [dot] fgov [dot] be (Martine[dot]Indot[at]mobilit[dot]fgov[dot]be)) Authorities responsible for issuing the Roadworthiness Test Certificate / Inspection Sticker In respect of Flanders: Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken Graaf de Ferrarisgebouw Koning Albert II laan 20 (bus 2), 1000 Brussel, België
Websites
FOD Mobility and Transportation: https://mobilit.belgium.be/
In respect of Flanders:
https://www.vlaanderen.be/autokeuring (Language: Dutch)
www.gocavlaanderen.be (language: Dutch)
Major changes
In respect of Flanders: Transposition into national law of Directive 2014/45/EU since 20 May 2018.
