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EU Proposes Annual Inspections for Older Cars to Boost Safety and Cut Emissions

The European Commission's plan for mandatory yearly checks on vehicles over ten years old is under review, sparking debate over costs and necessity.

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Aktuell empfehlen Hersteller zwar alle ein bis zwei Jahre eine Inspektion des Autos – Pflicht ist aber nur der TÜV alle zwei Jahre
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Overview

  • The European Commission has proposed annual inspections for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles older than ten years, aiming to improve road safety and reduce emissions.
  • The proposal, part of the EU's Vision Zero initiative, seeks to halve traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030 and approach near-zero by 2050.
  • The Commission estimates the measure could save 7,000 lives and prevent 65,000 serious injuries annually, reducing road fatalities and injuries by 1%.
  • Critics, including the ADAC and some EU legislators, argue the plan imposes unnecessary costs and bureaucratic burdens on vehicle owners, particularly in countries like Germany where inspections are biennial.
  • The proposal requires approval from the European Parliament and EU member states, with debates ongoing about its feasibility and impact on existing national regulations.