Technical inspection is compulsory for two-wheelers over seven years old since January 1.
Motorcycle and scooter drivers have been denouncing for months “a measure that serves no purpose”.
Failure to comply with this rule may result in a fine.
New stage of a measure that makes people cringe. From this Wednesday, two-wheelers over seven years old, registered before 2017, must have passed a technical inspection to continue to circulate. In the event of non-compliance, the owner is exposed to a 4th class fixed fine, which starts at 135 euros and can rise up to 750 euros in the event of late payment. Motorcycles registered between 2017 and 2019 will have to pass their first technical inspection in 2025.
A measure that serves no purpose
A biker
The provision does not go down well with many motorcyclists. “We see very clearly that this is a measure that is useless. We do not neglect maintenance, because it is our safety and our skin that are at stake”reacted one of them in April in a report on TF1 news, to be found at the top of this article.“An enthusiast will pay attention to the condition of his moped and his motorcycle. He will look at the tires and the brakes. It’s something we do systematically,” added another during mobilizations bringing together tens of thousands of bikers all over France.
If all two-wheelers must now go through technical inspection, several deadlines are planned depending on the year of registration. Two-wheelers registered between 2020 and 2021 must therefore have passed a first technical inspection in 2026, while those registered from January will have to carry out their first inspection within four and a half to five years following entry into circulation.
According to the carte-grise.org website, technical inspection costs on average 60 euros for a motorcycle. Valid for three years, it consists of checking in particular the condition of the brakes, the absence of excessive polluting emissions, or the operation of the lights. “It costs 60 euros, we’re still being charged”regretted a biker in the TF1 report.
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The measure concerns motorcycles such as mopeds, scooters, or even motor tricycles. Motorcycles used in sporting competitions and belonging to a person holding a license issued by a sports federation are not affected by the obligation.
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