The provincial Ministry in charge of Transport in Kinshasa announced that systematic vehicle technical inspections will be implemented across the city starting October 15th, 2026. This move aims to prevent road accidents, protect road users, and improve urban transport safety. The inspections will be conducted on all public roads in the city, and vehicles found to be in irregularity will be subject to penalties.
Vehicles without a valid technical inspection certificate, exhibiting obvious technical faults, or lacking required administrative documents will be considered irregular and face penalties. Any vehicle caught in breach of the law will be immediately immobilised and may be taken to the impound at the owner's expense. The owner or operator may also face additional administrative or judicial penalties.
The provincial Ministry in charge of Transport emphasized that technical inspection is an essential regulatory requirement to ensure people's and property's safety. It cannot be limited to merely possessing an administrative document. To prevent fraud, users are advised to verify the validity and authenticity of their technical inspection certificate via the official digital platform of the Kinshasa Impound and Vehicle Technical Inspection Authority.
The Ministry warned that authorised centres found guilty of fraudulently issuing certificates without conducting required inspections will face severe penalties. These penalties include suspension or withdrawal of authorisation, immediate closure of premises, and legal proceedings. Drivers and operators are urged to comply with technical inspection requirements before the deadline.
The implementation of systematic vehicle technical inspections is part of the government's policy to improve road safety in Kinshasa. The city has struggled with road accidents and poor transport safety in recent years. The new measure aims to reduce the number of accidents and improve the overall safety of road users.
Vehicle owners and operators are advised to take necessary steps to comply with the technical inspection requirements before October 15th, 2026. Failure to comply may result in penalties and additional costs. The Ministry in charge of Transport is expected to provide further guidance and support to ensure a smooth implementation of the new measure.
The introduction of systematic vehicle technical inspections in Kinshasa is expected to have a positive impact on road safety and reduce the number of accidents in the city. The measure will also help to improve the overall quality of vehicles on the road and reduce the risk of accidents caused by technical faults.
Key points
- The implementation of systematic vehicle technical inspections in Kinshasa aims to prevent road accidents and improve urban transport safety.
- Vehicles found to be in irregularity will face penalties, including immobilisation and impoundment.
- Authorised centres found guilty of fraud will face severe penalties, including suspension or withdrawal of authorisation.
