Two new average speed control zones activated on the Riga bypass in the Ogre region
Two new average speed control zones have been introduced on the Riga bypass, monitoring vehicle speed, insurance, technical inspections, and road usage fees.
Amendments to the Technical Inspection Regulations for Buildings Come into Force
This week, amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers' regulations on technical inspections of buildings came into effect in Latvia.
The Government announced changes in the VTV: aims to expand the offer of places, reduce costs and modify deadlines
The Argentine government is reforming the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) system to simplify the procedure, reduce costs for drivers, and increase the number of authorized centers for inspections.
The Seimas will discuss the proposal to change the procedure and pricing for ship technical inspections
The Lithuanian Seimas is considering changes to the technical inspection procedures and pricing for inland water transport, aiming to ensure transparency and cost-effectiveness.
Almost Half Fail Inspection. Is Tesla a Quality Failure?
A significant proportion of Teslas fail mandatory technical inspections, raising questions about the quality of the vehicles.
Maintenance at Guandu reduces water production and may affect supply in Baixada and Rio
Technical inspections at the Guandu system have reduced the treatment plant's output by approximately 50%, potentially affecting water supply in several municipalities in the Fluminense Baixada and different regions of Rio de Janeiro.
Certain apartment buildings will no longer require periodic inspections
The Latvian government has announced that certain public and multi-storey apartment buildings will be exempt from mandatory periodic technical inspections under specific circumstances.
Guayaquil's ATM Enables Technical Vehicle Inspection Without Appointments
The ATM in Guayaquil is now allowing vehicle owners to conduct technical inspections without prior appointments due to system issues.
During technical inspections on roads, a part of vehicles has the minimum allowable tire tread depth
In the 2025/2026 winter season, over 8,200 vehicles were inspected for compliance with winter tire requirements in Latvia, revealing concerning levels of tire wear.
Brazen Noise-Makers Can Earn: Police Identify Those Facing Fines Up to 1,000 Euros and the Cancellation of Technical Inspections
The article discusses how noisy cars, often seen as a form of self-expression for drivers, are becoming a significant nuisance in residential areas in Lithuania, leading to police intervention and potential fines.
The dock of the old port of Ilhéus collapses; City Hall mobilizes technical teams
The historic dock of the old port in Ilhéus, Brazil, collapsed, prompting the municipal government to mobilize technical teams for inspections and necessary repairs.
Tell me where you live and I will tell you the risk of failing your ITV: Asturias leads the ranking of rejections
Asturias has the highest rate of vehicle technical inspection failures in Spain, as reported by the Principality's Accounting Office, with a rejection rate of 26% overall and 33% for first inspections in 2024.
Defective vehicles passed technical inspection: Supervisor charged in Međimurje
A 34-year-old supervisor in Međimurje is charged with abuse of position for conducting technical inspections on defective vehicles at the request of nine car owners.
Faked technical inspections in Čakovec together with nine others. All have been accused
Ten Croatian citizens have been charged with fraud related to vehicle technical inspections in Čakovec, with the supervisor accused of abuse of power.
Technical control 2026: the strange article of law that requires waiting 'one minute' before retrieving your vehicle
A newly published law mandates a one-minute waiting period before vehicle retrieval after technical inspections, criticized as a symbol of bureaucratic excess by Cannes mayor David Lisnard.
Which electric cars are the most reliable? Germans conducted a detailed TÜV analysis
A new AUTO BILD TÜV report for 2026 provides the most comprehensive insights into the reliability of electric vehicles based on technical inspections, highlighting the best and worst models.