Article 6 of the Saudi Vehicle Inspection Regulation
المادة 6 من تنظيم الفحص الفني الدوري للمركبات
The article provides that periodic technical inspection of the vehicle, tractor unit, trailer and semi-trailer is carried out according to the instructions, technical regulations and standard specifications the Authority issues.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يُجرى الفحص الفني الدوري للمركبة والقاطرة والمقطورة ونصف المقطورة وفقاً لما تصدره الهيئة من تعليمات ولوائح فنية ومواصفات قياسية ذات علاقة بها.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 6 explained in plain English
This article sets the technical reference on which periodic technical inspection is carried out. Inspection of the vehicle, tractor unit, trailer and semi-trailer is carried out according to what the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization issues in the form of:
- Instructions.
- Technical regulations.
- Related standard specifications.
In practice, the inspection body does not set its own criteria, and does not inspect by its own judgment, but is bound by the uniform criteria the Authority issues. This is consistent with the definition of periodic technical inspection in Article 1 as an examination "according to specified requirements and specifications on a technical basis".
The article itself does not contain the inspection items or what is inspected in the vehicle; these are details known from the instructions, technical regulations and standard specifications the Authority issues, and should not be assumed from the text of the article.
This article connects to Article 5, which limits the inspection body's activity to detecting technical faults and potential defects, and to Article 7, which requires the electronic inspection program to adopt the modern concept of inspection with technical linkage to the Authority. Uniform criteria and electronic linkage complement each other in ensuring the quality of inspection.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 6 of the Saudi Vehicle Inspection Regulation
On what basis is periodic technical inspection carried out?
According to the instructions, technical regulations and related standard specifications that the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization issues.
Does each inspection station set its own criteria?
No. Inspection is carried out according to the Authority's instructions, technical regulations and standard specifications.
More articles on Inspection Activity and Technical Requirements
- Article 5
The article limits the inspection body's activity to detecting technical faults and potential defects, and bars it from maintenance, repair and buying or selling spare parts.
يجب حصر نشاط جهة الفحص في كشف الأخطاء الفنية بالمركبة والقاطرة والمقطورة ونصف المقطورة، والأعطال المحتمل وقوعها فيها، وألا تمارس جهة الفحص أي نشاط للصيانة أو ال
- Article 7
The article requires the electronic inspection program to adopt the modern concept of inspection, with electronic integration, technical linkage and advanced training, and to ensure effectiveness and linkage with the Authority.
1- يجب أن يتبنى البرنامج المفهوم الحديث للفحص الفني للمركبات والقاطرة والمقطورة ونصف المقطورة، وبخاصة ما يأتي: أ- التكامل الفني والإداري لبرنامج جهة الفحص ضمن ب
- Article 8
The article requires the inspection body to provide integrated preventive maintenance for the program, including calibration of devices and equipment to maintain their readiness and accuracy, with the Authority following up on compliance.
على جهة الفحص أن توفر للبرنامج صيانة وقائية متكاملة، تشمل برامج معايرة الأجهزة والمعدات وبمختلف المستويات؛ لإسناد ودعماً لجميع أجهزة جهة الفحص الفني الدوري؛ للم
- Article 9
The article gives the Authority's board of directors the proposal of the fee for the inspection body, and the chairman submits it to the Council of Ministers for approval.
يتولى مجلس إدارة الهيئة اقتراح المقابل المالي الذي تحصل عليه جهة الفحص لإجراء الفحص الفني الدوري، ويرفعه الرئيس إلى مجلس الوزراء؛ لإقراره.
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