{"id":3085,"date":"2023-11-02T15:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T14:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/?p=3085"},"modified":"2025-03-13T09:31:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T08:31:37","slug":"car-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"Car inspection in 2023 \u2013 what should you avoid?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e25e449c84c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e25e449c84c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Is_car_inspection_mandatory_in_Poland\" >Is car inspection mandatory in Poland?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#How_is_a_technical_inspection_different_from_a_car_inspection\" >How is a technical inspection different from a car inspection?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Types_of_car_inspections_in_Poland\" >Types of car inspections in Poland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Where_can_you_have_a_car_inspection_done\" >Where can you have a car inspection done?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Required_documents\" >Required documents:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#How_much_does_an_inspection_cost_at_a_district_vehicle_inspection_station_in_2023\" >How much does an inspection cost at a district vehicle inspection station in 2023?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Cost_of_re-checking_the_car_after_reported_faults\" >Cost of re-checking the car after reported faults<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Cost_of_additional_technical_examination_%E2%80%93_in_which_cases\" >Cost of additional technical examination \u2013 in which cases<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Markings_at_vehicle_inspection_stations_%E2%80%93_what_they_tell_you\" >Markings at vehicle inspection stations \u2013 what they tell you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Car_inspection_%E2%80%93_what_time_should_you_go_for_a_technical_inspection\" >Car inspection &#8211; what time should you go for a technical inspection?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_check_the_vehicle\" >How long does it take to check the vehicle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Where_to_check_the_validity_of_the_car_inspection\" >Where to check the validity of the car inspection?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#What_is_checked_during_the_car_inspection\" >What is checked during the car inspection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#I_forgot_about_the_car_inspection_Whats_going_to_happen_now\" >I forgot about the car inspection! What&#8217;s going to happen now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Car_inspection_technical_examination_in_the_USA_and_Europe_%E2%80%93_how_does_it_differ_from_the_Polish_one\" >Car inspection (technical examination) in the USA and Europe &#8211; how does it differ from the Polish one?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#New_regulations_related_to_car_inspection_in_2023\" >New regulations related to car inspection in 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Is_it_necessary_to_replace_the_registration_book_if_there_is_no_space_for_new_stamps_confirming_the_positive_result_of_the_technical_inspection\" >Is it necessary to replace the registration book if there is no space for new stamps, confirming the positive result of the technical inspection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Is_it_true_that_during_the_technical_inspection_the_odometer_reading_is_recorded\" >Is it true that during the technical inspection, the odometer reading is recorded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#Does_the_owner_bear_serious_consequences_in_the_event_of_a_later_technical_inspection\" >Does the owner bear serious consequences in the event of a later technical inspection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/car-inspection\/#How_to_check_when_a_technical_inspection_should_be_performed\" >How to check when a technical inspection should be performed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>If you are an owner of a passenger car, moped or even a trailer, you must regularly perform a technical inspection of the vehicle at the vehicle inspection station. Before you do this, it is worth checking the most important information &#8211; what documents you should take with you, when you should perform a technical inspection of the vehicle or how much it costs to inspect the car. We provide all the details below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning, it is worth distinguishing between the words car inspection and vehicle technical examination. In general, there is a tendency to use these two terms interchangeably for two different services, therefore, for clarification in this article, technical examination means checking the condition of the vehicle required by the date of the technical examination from the registration certificate, and the car inspection is a visit to the dealer in order to comprehensively check the condition of the car.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_car_inspection_mandatory_in_Poland\"><\/span><b>Is car inspection mandatory in Poland?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers often wonder if a car inspection of the vehicle is mandatory? As mentioned, it should not be confused with the technical examination, which is mandatory and is carried out at vehicle inspection stations. They are carried out in order to check whether the vehicle is in proper technical condition and suitable for further driving. A car inspection is a visit to the manufacturer or an authorized service point, and it&#8217;s a comprehensive, paid servicing of a car in order to maintain, for example, the warranty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The car technical inspection discussed today is mandatory for all motor vehicle owners. Depending on the age of the car, only the frequency of its execution differs. In the case of new cars, the first test is performed before the expiry of three years from the date of the first registration and it is valid for <strong>2 years<\/strong>. The second inspection is performed within 2 years after the first one, and each subsequent one is done every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_technical_inspection_different_from_a_car_inspection\"><\/span><b>How is a technical inspection different from a car inspection?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As already mentioned, the car technical inspection of the vehicle and the technical examination are two different things. The main difference concerns the obligation to perform them. The technical examination of the vehicle must be carried out regularly by every car owner, and the technical inspection is not obligatory. Explaining in detail, the technical examination is mandatory, as its result determines the admission to road traffic. They are carried out every year, with the exception of new approved cars, which are examined first within three years of the first registration of the car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In turn, a technical car inspection is recommended by car manufacturers, as it allows you to take care of the proper technical condition of the car and at the same time maintain the warranty. Their frequency depends on the type of car and its specifications. The car inspection can be carried out <strong>every 10,000<\/strong>, as well as every <strong>20,000 kilometers driven<\/strong>. Equally important, during the periodic inspection, the operating elements of the car are replaced &#8211; engine oil, filters, coolant and many others. In addition, the efficiency of the braking and steering systems is verified and computer diagnostics is carried out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/car-inspection-2023-workshop-engine.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3094 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/car-inspection-2023-workshop-engine.webp\" alt=\"Car inspection in work shop \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/car-inspection-2023-workshop-engine.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/car-inspection-2023-workshop-engine-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/car-inspection-2023-workshop-engine-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/car-inspection-2023-workshop-engine-624x416.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_car_inspections_in_Poland\"><\/span><b>Types of car inspections in Poland<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three types of car inspections of the vehicle, i.e.:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>periodic inspections<\/strong> \u2013 performed at specific intervals, depending on the type of vehicle,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>additional inspections<\/strong> \u2013 performed independently of periodic tests, in the cases specified in art. 81 section 11 of the Act of 20 June 1997 &#8211; Road traffic law, e.g. before the registration of the purchased car, in a situation where the necessary data is missing, the documents show that the vehicle was involved in a road accident or there is a suspicion that it violates environmental protection requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>tests of compliance with technical conditions<\/strong> \u2013 this type of tests applies only to historic vehicles before the first registration on the territory of the Republic of Poland.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_have_a_car_inspection_done\"><\/span><b>Where can you have a car inspection done?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All car inspections should be performed at authorized vehicle inspection stations. In Poland, there are basic and district stations. In the former, tests are carried out on vehicles whose total weight does not exceed <strong>3.5 tonnes<\/strong>, and all other cars are checked at district stations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worth noting that in terms of technical inspection there is no regionization &#8211; a car registered in Warsaw can be checked in Warsaw, but also in Krak\u00f3w, Wroc\u0142aw or Gda\u0144sk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Important<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are situations in which cars weighing less than 3.5 tons have to undergo tests at District Vehicle Inspection Stations. It happens when a car:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has taken part in an accident,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has undergone structural changes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is used for the transport of hazardous materials,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is registered for the first time abroad.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not sure whether you can perform an examination at a given station, you can easily check it. All you need to do is verify the permissions contained in the station&#8217;s sign and stamp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_documents\"><\/span><b>Required documents:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning a visit to a vehicle inspection station, remember that it is necessary to take documents with you. In the case of basic periodic examinations, only the registration book is necessary. It allows identifying the vehicle and verifying the brand, model, registration number and VIN number. In addition, a positive inspection result is recorded in the book by stamping it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The situation is different in the case of additional tests, which are carried out in exceptional situations, e.g. due to the use of the vehicle or its construction. According to the regulations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>a<\/strong> <strong>TAXI<\/strong> needs a Taxi Meter Verification Certificate,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>a<\/strong> <strong>vehicle with LPG<\/strong> (gas) is necessary Protocol or Decision of the Transport Technical Inspection regarding the tank test,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>vehicles with surveillance devices<\/strong> (lifts, cranes), it is necessary to present the protocol and the decision of the competent Technical Supervision regarding the approval of the installed device,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>ADR vehicles<\/strong> &#8211; the following are required: Transport Technical Inspection Protocol regarding the test of the tank, tanker (if the vehicle is equipped with it), Declaration of compliance of the vehicle with the ADR requirements issued by the manufacturer or representative, as well as a certificate of ABS class and retarder used (if required).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_an_inspection_cost_at_a_district_vehicle_inspection_station_in_2023\"><\/span><b>How much does an inspection cost at a district vehicle inspection station in 2023?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering <strong>how much a car road worthiness test will cost in 2023?<\/strong> The prices at the vehicle inspection stations have not changed for several years. Importantly, at each station their cost is the same. This is due to the fact that it is regulated by law. The technical inspection of the car and its cost depend on the type of vehicle and are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>passenger car<\/strong> &#8211; PLN 99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>truck and special vehicle up to 3.5T<\/strong> &#8211; PLN 99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>bus designed to transport no more than 15 people with a driver\u00a0<\/strong> &#8211; PLN 99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>motorcycle<\/strong> &#8211; PLN 63<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>moped<\/strong> &#8211; PLN 51<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>agricultural tractor<\/strong> &#8211; PLN 63<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>specialist examination of a vehicle adapted to gas fuel<\/strong> (the amount added to the basic fee for a given vehicle) &#8211; PLN 64<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Important<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above prices also include a PLN 1 fee for the Central Register of Vehicles and Drivers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/vehicle-history\">CEPiK<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_re-checking_the_car_after_reported_faults\"><\/span><b>Cost of re-checking the car after reported faults<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The case is different when it comes to the costs of a car inspection in the case of re-checking the mechanisms and assemblies in vehicles in which defects were found during the technical inspection. The price list is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">setting and intensity of main-beam headlights and dipped-beam headlights &#8211; PLN 14<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check of flue gas toxicity &#8211; PLN 14<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operation of shock absorbers of one axle &#8211; PLN 14<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">efficiency and uniformity of brakes &#8211; PLN 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combination of steering and idle movement of the steering wheel, looseness in the suspension &#8211; PLN 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">noise level &#8211; PLN 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wheel geometry of one axle &#8211; PLN 36<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all other faults in total &#8211; PLN 20<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_additional_technical_examination_%E2%80%93_in_which_cases\"><\/span><b>Cost of additional technical examination \u2013 in which cases<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price list of additional tests that can be performed after referral from the staroste, referral from traffic control authorities and in other situations re also priced differently.\u00a0How much does it cost to inspect the car for additional tests?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Referral from the staroste<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when there is a suspicion that the vehicle does not meet the specified technical conditions &#8211; PLN 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specialist examination after an accident or collision &#8211; PLN 94<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">determining vehicle data for the purpose of registration &#8211; PLN 64<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. Referral from traffic control authorities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>faults or technical conditions \u2013 for each fault or tested system separately &#8211; PLN 20<\/li>\n<li>specialist examination after an accident or collision &#8211; PLN 94<\/li>\n<li>technical data inconsistent with the actual state &#8211; PLN 51<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. Other additional tests<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>test after installation of the gas supply system &#8211; PLN 63<\/li>\n<li>after introducing structural changes that change the data in the registration certificate &#8211; PLN 82<\/li>\n<li>examination of the car to be used as a taxi &#8211; PLN 42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Markings_at_vehicle_inspection_stations_%E2%80%93_what_they_tell_you\"><\/span><b>Markings at vehicle inspection stations \u2013 what they tell you<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each vehicle inspection station is marked with appropriate symbols, and each of them informs about what types of vehicles performs technical tests. The following markings can be distinguished:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>AA<\/strong> &#8211; motorcycles and mopeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>B<\/strong> &#8211; passenger cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>C<\/strong> &#8211; trucks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CC<\/strong> &#8211; motor vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tonnes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>D<\/strong> &#8211; buses with a permissible total weight of 3.5 tonnes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>T<\/strong> &#8211; agricultural tractors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>E<\/strong> &#8211; trailers intended for connection to motor vehicles for which the station is authorized.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_inspection_%E2%80%93_what_time_should_you_go_for_a_technical_inspection\"><\/span><b>Car inspection &#8211; what time should you go for a technical inspection?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mechanic-doing-technical-car-inspection-of-a-vehicle-in-a-workshop.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mechanic-doing-technical-car-inspection-of-a-vehicle-in-a-workshop.webp\" alt=\"Mechnic is doing a technical car inspection of a vehicle in a workshop\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mechanic-doing-technical-car-inspection-of-a-vehicle-in-a-workshop.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mechanic-doing-technical-car-inspection-of-a-vehicle-in-a-workshop-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mechanic-doing-technical-car-inspection-of-a-vehicle-in-a-workshop-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mechanic-doing-technical-car-inspection-of-a-vehicle-in-a-workshop-624x416.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, periodic technical inspections of the vehicle should be carried out every year. However, this rule does not apply to new vehicles. According to the regulations, in the first years after the first registration, the review is performed less frequently, i.e.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>passenger cars, trucks weighing up to 3.5 t, motorcycles and trailers weighing up to 3.5 t<\/strong> are tested for the first time before the expiry of 3 years from the first registration, the second test must be performed before the expiry of the next 2 years, i.e. up to 5 years from the first registration, and all subsequent ones must be performed every year,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>agricultural tractors, agricultural trailers and mopeds<\/strong> must pass the first test within 3 years from the date of the first registration, and the second and each subsequent test must be carried out within 2 years from the date of the last test,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>vintage cars and light trailers<\/strong> \u2013 the test is performed only once, before the first registration, unless they are referred for additional testing or are used for commercial transport, e.g. passenger transport.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-bulb info-iframe-border--yellow\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-bulb\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-blue\">information<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An exception to the presented rules are situations in which the vehicle is referred for an additional technical inspection by the relevant authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worth knowing that some new vehicles must undergo an annual inspection from the first registration. The group consists of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passenger taxis,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cars designed to transport 5\u20139 people and used for commercial transport of people,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;SAM&#8221; vehicles (self-built),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">privileged vehicles,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vehicles used for driving lessons and driving tests,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vehicles transporting hazardous goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other rules also apply to buses &#8211; they should be inspected before the end of one year since the first registration, and each subsequent one at an interval of 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Important<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are situations when the moped&#8217;s registration certificate states that it is not subject to periodic technical examinations. However, the regulations have changed in this respect and mopeds with such an entry must also be regularly inspected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_check_the_vehicle\"><\/span><b>How long does it take to check the vehicle?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how long it takes to inspect your car? Most often, the inspection of the car takes no more than half an hour, and in many cases, inspectors check everything even in 20 minutes in the case of passenger cars. The motorcycle inspection takes even less time. The short time of car inspection means that you do not have to make an appointment in advance for a visit to the diagnostic station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_check_the_validity_of_the_car_inspection\"><\/span><b>Where to check the validity of the car inspection?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not know how to check until when the technical inspection of the car is valid, you can get this information from the registration book or the online government service &#8220;My Vehicle&#8221;. The date of the next technical examination is stamped in the book. As for the application, it is free and available via the Internet &#8211; you need to have a trusted profile to use it. The system provides information about the expiry date of the inspection, defects detected in previous technical inspections, registration data, vehicle markings and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_checked_during_the_car_inspection\"><\/span><b>What is checked during the car inspection?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The technical examination always consists of three stages, i.e.:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vehicle identification \u2013 which includes checking the compliance of the VIN number with the registration book;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspection of additional vehicle equipment, e.g. LPG or CNG installations, which are subject to additional checking procedures;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check how the individual systems and components of the vehicle work in terms of driving safety and their impact on the environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the components that are checked, they include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steering system \u2013 condition of connections, degree of wear, amount of idle movement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brakes \u2013 in terms of efficiency and uniformity of brake operation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suspension \u2013 whether there were looseness in the metal-rubber elements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tires \u2013 load selection, fitting to the vehicle type, tread depth, wear;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighting \u2013 correct operation, whether there are any cracks on the headlights;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bodywork \u2013 condition of windows, frames and thresholds;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety belts;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mandatory equipment \u2013 warning triangle, fire extinguisher;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exhaust system \u2013 technical condition, noise level measurement,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emission of gaseous pollutants or smoke if the car engine has internal combustion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_forgot_about_the_car_inspection_Whats_going_to_happen_now\"><\/span><b>I forgot about the car inspection! What&#8217;s going to happen now?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if you forget to inspect your car at the vehicle inspection station? A late car inspection is not the worst situation, albeit expensive. If this fact is detected by the police or traffic control authorities, you might get a fine of up to PLN 500. However, if a long time has passed since the expiry date of the study, it may turn out that the registration book will be retained. Retrieval of the registration book is possible after having the inspection done within 7 days. The worst situation is when the car without a valid inspection takes part in a collision &#8211; then the insurer may refuse to pay the benefit from third party liability or the motor own damage insurance, or significantly reduce its amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_inspection_technical_examination_in_the_USA_and_Europe_%E2%80%93_how_does_it_differ_from_the_Polish_one\"><\/span><b>Car inspection (technical examination) in the USA and Europe &#8211; how does it differ from the Polish one?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic tests of the technical condition of cars in the EU or the USA look slightly different than in Poland. In the case of the European Union, they must be carried out in accordance with Directive 2014\/45\/EU, which obliges all Member States to carry out regular inspections of the technical condition of vehicles, but also to control exhaust emissions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worth noting, however, that the regulations allow for the possibility of shortening the periods of technical tests of cars \u2013 the country that introduced such a solution is, for example, Poland. When mentioning the European Union, it should be noted that the regulations define the minimum scope of technical inspection of vehicles, which applies to all Member States. And here, too, it is possible to change the scope, albeit only in the scope of extending the scope of research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regulations for technical testing of cars <strong>in the United States vary from state to state<\/strong>. Some states require regular safety inspections, while others only require emissions inspections. Some other states do not require any regular inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, in the state of California, cars must undergo regular exhaust emissions tests, which are part of a program known as a \u201cSmog Check.\u201d This is one of the most stringent programs of its kind in the US, driven by California&#8217;s efforts to improve air quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Arizona, tests must be conducted every two years for most 1996 and newer model cars and every year for 1967-1995 model cars. Vehicles registered outside these areas and certain other vehicles are exempt from this requirement. In Virginia, regular safety tests are required annually for all cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_regulations_related_to_car_inspection_in_2023\"><\/span><b>New regulations related to car inspection in 2023<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For several months, the amendment of the regulations regarding technical tests of vehicles has been a topic of discussion. They were not introduced in 2022 or 2023. They mainly concern the obligation to carry out photographic documentation during the examination. According to the new regulations, the diagnostician would take<strong> 5 photos of the car<\/strong> &#8211; front, rear and two diagonals, and a photo of clocks with a visible mileage. These photographs would be stored for 5 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the regulations are to make it possible to <strong>visit the station up to 30 days before the scheduled date of the inspection<\/strong>. The difference will apply to the next scheduled date \u2013 in the case of its positive result, the next car inspection will be determined not on the basis of the date of the test, but by the date entered in documents. This will allow drivers not to waste days after a previous inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The changes are also to concern cosmetic changes in the supervision of stations (the role of the Transport Technical Inspection will increase) and more meticulous control of the inspections carried out by diagnosticians. Work on the implementation of these changes is still ongoing, and there is no set date for their implementation yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">It is good to know<\/strong><strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Did you like this article? Anything you\u2019d like to ask in your comment? Feel free to share your feedback and comment at the bottom of the article. 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According to it, the vehicle owner does not have to exchange the vehicle registration certificate for a new one in a situation where there is no space for stamps confirming the performance of the technical inspection. This is due to the fact that this information is placed in the CEPiK database and it is there that both the driver and the control authorities can verify the technical condition of the car.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_true_that_during_the_technical_inspection_the_odometer_reading_is_recorded\"><\/span>\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31131\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31131\" aria-controls=\"collapse31131\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is it true that during the technical inspection, the odometer reading is recorded?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31131\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3113\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31131\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. In accordance with applicable regulations, the diagnostician is obliged to record the odometer reading and enter the number of kilometers driven so far in the documents. The planned amendment to the regulations is also to introduce the obligation to take photographs of the odometer, in order to document the course and eliminate problems with clocking the odometer or, for example, incorrect recording of the readings.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_owner_bear_serious_consequences_in_the_event_of_a_later_technical_inspection\"><\/span>\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31132\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31132\" aria-controls=\"collapse31132\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does the owner bear serious consequences in the event of a later technical inspection?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31132\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3113\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31132\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently, a driver who drives a vehicle without a valid inspection may be fined from PLN 1,500 to PLN 5,000, and in a situation where the inspection deadline has passed a long time ago, the registration certificate may even be retained. An amendment is also planned for such case, according to which in the event of a later inspection \u2013 more than 30 days after the indicated date, the driver will be subject to a double rate.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_when_a_technical_inspection_should_be_performed\"><\/span>\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31133\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31133\" aria-controls=\"collapse31133\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to check when a technical inspection should be performed?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31133\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3113\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31133\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The easiest and fastest way to check the date on which the vehicle technical inspection expires is to look at the registration certificate. This date is placed on the stamp affixed by the diagnostician. Due to the fact that drivers do not have to exchange registration certificates from December 2020, this data can also be checked in the CEPiK online database, which contains much information, not only about the expiry date of the inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it necessary to replace the registration book if there is no space for new stamps, confirming the positive result of the technical inspection?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Since December 4, 2020, the provisions of the new act have been in force. 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