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Vehicle inspection regulations and compliance

Overview

In Costa Rica, Dekra expanded accessibility by scheduling an extraordinary service day for Sunday, 23 August. Twelve stations, including locations in Heredia, Alajuela, Cartago, and Puntarenas, will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to provide additional inspection options. Drivers are required to schedule appointments in advance via the Dekra Costa Rica website or telephone service.

In Spain, authorities have addressed misinformation regarding inspection frequencies. Officials debunked false reports claiming that cars older than ten years require semi-annual inspections; under Royal Decree 920/2017, these vehicles remain subject to annual requirements. Driving with an expired inspection in Spain continues to carry a €200 fine.

To further increase capacity in the Extremadura region, the Junta de Extremadura is seeking a location to install a new mobile vehicle inspection station (ITV) in Mérida. This unit is intended to reinforce the city’s fixed station, which operates only during morning shifts during the summer. The mobile service, managed by Dekra, is planned to operate until the end of the year, with a possible extension through 2027 depending on demand. Until the mobile unit is operational, regional authorities noted that demand can be met by stations in Montijo and Almendralejo.

Entities

Spain · Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) · Francisco José Ramírez · Dekra Costa Rica · Mérida

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mérida to receive mobile vehicle inspection unit

    A new mobile vehicle inspection station is being planned for Mérida, Spain, to reinforce local capacity. The service, managed by Dekra, awaits a final location before its expected launch.

  2. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Vehicle inspection updates in Costa Rica and Spain

    Dekra is opening 12 inspection stations in Costa Rica this Sunday for extra service, while Spanish authorities debunk false claims regarding more frequent vehicle inspections for older cars.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    DEKRA Costa Rica expands vehicle inspection access with 11 extra stations

    DEKRA Costa Rica adds 11 extra ITV stations on 9 August to help drivers book inspections more easily, with manager Maureen Ramírez emphasizing improved access and safety.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Spain expands ITV requirements for tractors and camper vans

    Spain tightens ITV rules: tractors and agricultural machines face age‑based inspections, while the DGT mandates semi‑annual checks for camper‑vans over ten years, affecting over 100,000 vehicles and imposing €2

  5. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Dekra adds Sunday vehicle inspections in Costa Rica and reports 30% of Spanish cars miss ITV

    Dekra will offer Sunday inspections at seven Costa Rican stations on July 19, while noting that 30% of Spanish cars lack a valid ITV, raising safety concerns.

Sources

autofacil.es · diarioextra.com · herediahoy.com · kbc.hr · lacronicabadajoz.com · lacronicadebadajoz.elperiodicoextremadura.com · merca2.es · motor.elpais.com · observador.cr · ontinyent.vilaweb.cat

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