A fine of UAH 17,000 threatens: which cars in Ukraine must pass a technical inspection

In Ukraine, in 2023, a mandatory technical inspection for cars has not yet been introduced. But trucks, buses and cars that are used for the commercial transport of passengers are required to undergo inspection.

For driving without technical inspection, a fine of 17 thousand hryvnia is provided. This rule does not apply to vehicles that do not travel on public roads (cars for factories, car depots, quarries, etc.), recalls Apostrophe.

Must pass inspection:
- passenger car taxis and cars used to transport passengers or goods for profit (more than two years old);

- trucks with a carrying capacity of up to 3.5 tons and trailers for them (more than two years old);

- trucks with a carrying capacity of over 3.5 tons and trailers for them (regardless of age);

- trailers for cars that are owned by individual entrepreneurs and legal entities and are used to make a profit.

The cost of inspection depends on the type of transport and their weight:
- from 1120 UAH - for a car;

- from 1344 UAH - for a bus weighing more than 5 tons;

- from 1440 UAH - for a truck weighing more than 12 tons;

- UAH 1120 - UAH 1322 - for trailers.

To pass the inspection, you must have the following documents:
- car registration certificate;

- an identity document of the owner (for individuals);

- a copy of the certificate of state registration of a legal entity (for companies);

- a power of attorney from the owner, if his interests are represented by another person;

- a document on the inspection of gas cylinders (in the presence of HBO);

- permission for special light and sound devices (if any).

told which categories of transport are exempt from mandatory technical inspection.