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Free 10-Point Vehicle Safety Checks Ahead of Easter

In a bid to make our roads safer, the Western Cape Government will be offering free 10-point vehicle safety checks for all motorists ahead of the upcoming Easter holiday period. Motorists are encouraged to take advantage of this service, especially those planning long trips. This initiative forms part of the Western Cape Government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation on our roads.

The free inspections will be conducted by qualified examiners and focus on key safety components, including: tyres; brakes; lights; suspension; CV joints; electrical systems; exhaust systems; wipers; licence discs and more. Motorists are to note that the initiative is not a full roadworthy test, but a vehicle inspection to test the fitness of their vehicles. The Western Cape Mobility Department confirmed that driver licences will not be scanned for outstanding warrants or fines. Each vehicle will receive a printed report identifying any issues which the driver can then attend to. By participating in this free inspection, motorists are contributing to safer roads in the Western Cape.

Dates:

The planned free vehicle safety checks will be available from 8am to 3:30pm at various locations across the province on the following dates:

  • Friday, 11 April
  • Monday, 14 April
  • Tuesday, 15 April
  • Wednesday, 16 April

Testing Locations

In partnership with Private Testing Centres and Local Authorities, the Western Cape Government has made these safety checks easily accessible to motorists. The free checks will be conducted at the following Testing Centres:

  • Gene Louw Traffic Training College, Brackenfell Blvd, Brackenfell
  • Hessequa Municipality, 48 Mulder Str, Riversdale
  • George Municipality, Cnr Station and Hibernia Str, George
  • Saldanha Bay Municipality, Cnr Suffren and Bree Str, Langebaan
  • Saldanha Bay Municipality, 16 Velddrif Rd, Vredenburg (for Scholar Transport GVM greater than 3500kg)
  • AVTS Airport, Boston Circle, Airport Industria
  • AVTS Bellville, Duminy/Voortrekker Rd, Bellville
  • AVTS CBD, 86 Sir Lowry Rd, Cape Town
  • AVTS Kenilworth, 422 Imam Haron Rd, Lansdowne
  • AVTS Strand, 3 Calvyn Str, Strand
  • AVTS Table View, 139 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View
  • AVTS Wingfield, Olympic Park, Voortrekker Rd, Goodwood
  • VTS Athlone, 103 Orion Rd, Surrey Estate
  • VTS Diep River, 127 Main Rd, Diep River

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku stated, ”As we approach the Easter holiday period, we urge all road users to make safety a priority. Our free vehicle safety checks provide motorists with the opportunity to ensure their vehicles are in a safe condition before embarking on their journeys. A well-maintained vehicle is crucial in preventing crashes caused by mechanical failures. I encourage all drivers to take advantage of this initiative and do their part in making our roads safer for everyone.”

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