Once the mechanical inspection is completed, the road vehicle inspection agent affixes an inspection sticker on the vehicle if it is found to be compliant with safety standards. Otherwise, you will have to have it repaired.
Compliant vehicle
If the vehicle is found to be compliant, the road vehicle inspection agent:
affixes an inspection sticker on the vehicle
gives you:
a valid mechanical inspection certificate
a mechanical inspection report
In the case of periodic mechanical inspections
The inspection sticker is valid for 6 or 12 months, depending on the type of vehicle.
A new mechanical inspection may be required further to a roadside intervention.
Vehicle with a minor defect
Vehicle not authorized for road use
You will be given a certificate of non-compliance
You must make the required repairs, or have them made
Once the repairs have been carried out, you must make an appointment with a road vehicle inspection agent so that the agent can verify that the defect has been repaired
If the vehicle is deemed compliant, the road vehicle inspection agent:
affixes an inspection sticker on the vehicle
gives you:
a valid mechanical inspection certificate
a mechanical inspection report
Vehicle authorized for road use
You will be given a certificate of non-compliance
You must make the required repairs, or have them made, within 48 hours
If the vehicle is still not compliant after 48 hours, you cannot put it back into operation. If such is the case, you must have the vehicle towed or obtain a temporary registration certificate in order to operate your vehicle.
Once the defect has been repaired, you must make an appointment with a road vehicle inspection agent so that the agent can verify that the defect has been repaired
If the vehicle is deemed compliant, the road vehicle inspection agent:
affixes an inspection sticker on the vehicle
gives you:
a valid mechanical inspection certificate
a mechanical inspection report
Vehicle with a major defect
The vehicle is immediately prohibited from road use. If you operate it anyway, you face a fine.
In order to have the vehicle repaired so that you can operate it once again, you can:
have it towed
have it repaired immediately by the road vehicle inspection agent, if the agent provides repair services
If you do not repair the vehicle, or if it cannot be repaired, you cannot put it back into operation. You must either store or discard it.
Once the defect has been repaired, you must make an appointment with a road vehicle inspection agent so that the agent can check the repairs
If the vehicle is deemed compliant, the road vehicle inspection agent:
affixes an inspection sticker on the vehicle
gives you:
a valid mechanical inspection certificate
a mechanical inspection report
Helpful tips
Respect the specified timeframe and, if necessary, insist on having the mechanic make the repairs in time.
Keep a copy of the mechanical inspection certificate in the vehicle.
A vehicle that has been stored for more than 12 months, or that has been discarded, can be put back into operation provided it first undergoes a mechanical inspection.
If you store or discard your vehicle, notify us as soon as possible in order to be reimbursed for any overpayment of fees and contributions.
