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What you need to know about Test Bookings as a commercial vehicle owner in Ireland.
What you need to know about the commercial vehicle road test in Ireland.
What you need to know about the Certificate of Roadworthiness as a commercial vehicle owner in Ireland.
What you need to know about Operator and Driver Obligations as a commercial vehicle owner in Ireland.
Our ultimate goal is to keep Irish roads safe. Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) is part of that effort.
There are four main reasons your vehicle needs an annual CVR test
Only when you pass your CVR test, will you get your Certificate of Road Worthiness (CRW).
This certificate is proof that a vehicle met a set of basic safety standards on the day it passed its test, however it cannot be regarded as a warranty as regards the condition of the vehicle.
The CVR test makes sure that, every year, all goods and passenger vehicles on the road have been fairly tested. The test identifies vehicle failure points on items tested in accordance with the CVRT manuals
The CVRT confirms that a vehicle satisfies basic safety standards on the day the test is carried out. It tests what is accessible and visible.
All commercial vehicles must be tested when they are over one year old and annually after that.
Yearly tests and well-maintained vehicles mean fewer breakdowns. The CVRT programme improves the overall efficiency for goods and passenger vehicle testing.
The legislation states that all commercial vehicles must be tested when they are over one years old and annually after that. So having your vehicle tested means avoidance of penalty points and fines.
If you have any concerns about the roadworthiness condition of a commercial vehicle for e.g. School Bus, Truck, Trailer or indeed any other type of commercial vehicle you can report your concerns in confidence to the RSA. Visit our complaints page to find out more.
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