Georgia enacts stricter regulations for automobile inspection facilities through recent amendments
The Georgian government has announced a series of reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency and transparency of technical inspection centres. The changes, which have been approved, will see the installation of video surveillance systems in every testing area, the creation of a unified electronic database, and stricter standards for infrastructure, equipment, and staff qualifications.
One of the key elements of these reforms is the installation of video surveillance systems in all testing areas. This move is designed to ensure a more thorough and accountable electronics inspection process, with each stage of the inspection recorded. Both the Land Transport Agency and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will have access to these video feeds.
Another significant change is the creation of a unified electronic database. The Land Transport Agency will manage this database, taking over from the National Accreditation Body. All home inspection-related data will be stored in this database, making it easier to track and manage vehicles and inspections. The Land Transport Agency must have the electronic database system fully operational by December 31, 2026.
The reforms also include stricter standards for the infrastructure, equipment, and staff qualifications of technical inspection centres. These centres will undergo mandatory annual evaluations to assess their infrastructure, equipment, software, and overall facilities. Technical inspection centres will also be required to submit all data electronically.
Giorgi Shiolashvili, Executive Director of the Union of Technical Inspection Centres, has stated that vehicles will not be allowed to leave the testing area until the inspection process is fully completed. This measure is intended to ensure the integrity of the inspection process and the safety of vehicles on the road.
The Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser, has been involved in the project and the system completion is planned for the end of 2025. These reforms are part of the Georgian government's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency and safety of its transportation system.
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