After multiple twists and turns, the technical inspection for two-wheelers finally came into force. A large proportion of these vehicles must have passed the inspection, the deadline being before January 1, 2025. But latecomers do not really seem to be rushing to approved establishments.
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Bikers, be careful! From now on in France, all owners of motorcycles and scooters over 7 years old must have passed a technical inspection. If this is not done yet, you risk a fine of €135.
This obligation, which had provoked the fury of many users in recent years, came into force last spring for two wheels, but the authorities had given motorcyclists until December 31 to comply. However, this measure is still difficult to pass.
In Perpignan, some did it at the last moment just before the fine, as evidenced by the report from our colleagues at France Bleu Roussillon.
Very often, motorcyclists regularly service their machines without having the obligation to do so, howeverFrançois will not leave with the precious sesame because the mechanic announced to him that he had detected a fault with the brake lights, even though he had carried out a service two months ago.
He thought he was on target but this development made him change his mind about the obligation of technical inspection for two-wheelers: “Afterwards I realize that there was a fault and that it is still dangerous” recognizes this Catalan.
This motorcyclist has two months ahead of him to repair before having a second inspection. A certain tolerance is currently granted to two-wheel drivers, but the rules could well tighten up over the months.
It concerns category L vehicles, from 50 cc, this which includes most motorized two-wheelers, including in particular:
These checks cost around 70 euros and concern some 300,000 motorcyclists in the Occitanie region.
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