About
What you should do
How long does it take
How much does it cost
Forms to complete
Who to contact
About registering a motor vehicle testing station (VTS)
A VTS is a centre where motor vehicles' fitness for use on South African public roads is tested. If the vehicle passes the test, a certificate of roadworthiness will be issued.
To register a vehicle testing station (VTS), you must write an affidavit or an affirmation stating the reasons for registration and submit it to the provincial department of transport with form TS1.
The affidavit or affirmation contemplated must contain:
- the particulars of every person, or the members or directors of every juristic person in whose name such testing station shall be registered
- the exact location of the proposed testing station
- the grade of testing station to be operated (Grade A testing station is authorised to examine and test a motor vehicle of any class for roadworthiness, and Grade B testing station is authorised to examine and test a motor vehicle of any class excluding a bus, minibus or vehicle exceeding 3 500kg)
- all matters relevant to the consideration of the suitability of such application, addressed in the agreement to be concluded between the MEC and a testing station proprietor as proposed in Schedule 3 of the National Road Traffic Act.
An application will only be approved if:
- the testing station complies with the level of technical competence required in code of practice SANS 10216 "Vehicle test station evaluation"
- the manner of examining and testing a motor vehicle complies with code of practice SANS 10047 "The testing and examination of motor vehicles".
These standards can be bought from the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS).
The VTS must comply with the minimum requirements for testing stations as stated in Schedule 4 of the National Road Traffic Act No.93 of 1996.
- Complete application form TS1.
- Submit it with:
- a declaration document
- particulars of the members or directors
- the exact location of the station
- the grade of the station
- your identification document (ID).
- Pay the prescribed fee.
Note: You may be required to submit other documents depending on the province.
It may take six months to process your application.
Contact your provincial department of transport for the cost.
Application and notice in respect of registration as testing station, TS1
Contact your local municipality