Vehicle Inspection Failure from 01/20/2026: Reschedule and Pay Full Fee

Under the new regulations, vehicles that fail to meet safety and environmental standards during inspection will be required to undergo re-inspection and pay the corresponding fees. If a vehicle is re-inspected on the same day at the same inspection center, the service fee for each re-inspection will be charged at a maximum of 50% of the specific inspection service fee applied by the center.

Conversely, if the re-inspection is conducted on a different day or at a different inspection center, the vehicle owner will be required to pay the full inspection service fee, equivalent to 100% of the rate applied by the facility. This means that from the second re-inspection onwards, if not completed on the same day, the full inspection fee will be charged again.

To prevent vehicles from failing inspections at one center and then moving to another for re-inspection, all inspection centers nationwide will share a common data system. This connectivity and information sharing aim to enhance oversight, ensure transparency, and maintain consistency in vehicle inspection processes.

The Circular also specifies that inspection service fees are determined by each inspection center but must not exceed the maximum rates set by the Ministry of Construction. These fees do not include value-added tax, certification fees, or other incidental costs such as after-hours inspections, off-site inspections, or equipment transportation fees.

Additionally, if a customer schedules an off-site inspection but cancels after the inspector has arrived at the agreed location, the vehicle owner will still be responsible for any actual incurred costs as per the regulations.

With these adjustments, Circular 40/2025 is expected to standardize inspection activities, enhance vehicle owners’ accountability, and reduce practices that exploit loopholes in the current inspection process.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)