Proposal to establish minimum inspection criteria for used vehicles before importation into countries. The Resolution provides inspection requirements across nine main categories including braking equipment, steering, visibility, lamps, axles, chassis, safety equipment, environmental emissions, and supplementary tests for passenger vehicles and battery/hybrid electric vehicles. The recommended inspection method includes visual inspections, functional checks, and performance testing using available techniques and equipment without vehicle dismantling. A Certificate of Roadworthiness and Communication Form example is provided for communication between importers and testing facilities.

The IWG on SCUNV held its twentieth meeting on 5 March 2026 with participants from eleven countries and multiple organizations. The group focused on Draft Resolution SCUNV-20-02, specifically Chapter 9 on used vehicle emissions standards. The group confirmed Euro 4 as the minimum emissions requirement and agreed that both OBD and tailpipe testing are acceptable verification methods. Optional guidance for Euro 5/6 vehicles will be included without changing the minimum requirement. References to pre-1980 vehicles will be removed. CITA will submit revised Chapter 9 wording by 9 March 2026 for WP.29 presentation on 11 March 2026. The document submission deadline for the June 2026 WP.29 session is 31 March 2026.

The draft resolution establishes minimum inspection criteria for used vehicles to ensure they meet safety and environmental standards before importation. The document provides performance-based, technology-neutral requirements applicable under UN vehicle agreements. Inspection covers vehicle identification, braking systems, steering, visibility, lighting, axles, suspension, chassis, safety equipment, environmental emissions, and additional tests for passenger vehicles and electric/hybrid vehicles. Annex 1 specifies inspection methods and rejection criteria; Annex 2 provides a certificate template for communicating inspection results to importers.

Presentation from the October 2023 CITA Regional Advisory Group conference in Addis Ababa.

Presentation of the October 2023 CITA Regional Advisory Group conference in Addis Ababa.

Presentation from the October 2023 CITA Regional Advisory Group in Addis Ababa.

Presentation from the October 2023 CITA Regional Advisory Group conference in Addis Ababa.

Draft proposal from the SCUNV informal group chair for uniform provisions for the mandatory inspection for the Export/Importation of a vehicle with regard to its roadworthiness prior to a vehicle being exported from a specific country and also for the reciprocal inspection of the same vehicle at the country of importation of the vehicle.

ToR for submission to WP.29 for consideration and approval.

Comments from the GRPE secretary.