Prepare your Vehicle

Inspection

Preparation Checks before Inspection

Clean off excessive dirt - under chassis areas must be reasonably clean and not sprayed with oil.
Please remove valuables and insecure loads before the inspection.
A.B.S. (anti-skid brake system) - these are not checked for function.
Accelerators - must be in a safe working condition.
Additional items - some additions need prior TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before fitting.
Air Bags (S.R.S. systems) - these are not checked for function.
Amber Beacon Warning lights - must be working for all FUEL and IRRIGATION tankers, BREAKDOWN recovery trucks and vehicles or trailers more than 2.6m wide only.
Batteries - must be safe and securely mounted.
Bodywork - excessive damage to bodywork can fail the LEGAL inspection.
Brakes - all brakes must be safe and meet the minimum legal efficiency requirements.
Bumpers - excessive damage to bumpers can fail the LEGAL inspection Trucks, Trailer & Buses must have reflective tape on their steel rear bumpers see TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT announcement.
Chassis - excessive damage to chassis parts can fail the inspection.
Doors - must be in a safe working condition.
Door handles - must be present, complete and in good working condition.
Drive shafts - must be in a safe working condition.
Electrical wires - must be safe, mounted and insulated.
Engines - must be safe, operate and not drip oil (modified power outputs may require TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before fitting).
Exhaust emissions - must meet the minimum legal requirement (CO and HC).

Exhaust systems - pipes & silencers must be in a good safe working condition. (Modified exhausts may require TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before fitting).
Fire extinguishers - should be suitable, accessible, mounted and in a good safe condition. Truck Semi-Trailers require at least one fire extinguisher see TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT announcement.
Fuel caps - must be safe, sealed and secure.
Fuel systems - must be safe with no leaks or improper repairs.
Headlights - headlights must be in a safe working condition and not 'dazzle' on coming road users on dip beam.
Hoods - must be safe, they should open and close securely.
Horns - must be in good working condition.
License Plates - must be complete and in good readable condition to pass the LEGAL inspection.
Lights & Switches - must be effective and in a good safe working condition (additional LED spot lights may require TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before fitting).
Mirrors - must be effective and in a good safe working condition.
Modifications - all fundamental modifications and alterations must be approved by the TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.
Mud guards - heavy vehicles must have effective wheel housings/mud guarding on the rear wheels.
Oil leaks - no leaks that drip excessively are allowed.
Paint - excessive damaged to paintwork can fail the LEGAL inspection (changes of paint colour require TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before painting).
Rear Red Reflectors - all vehicles and trailers must have approved rear red reflectors (triangle shaped for trailers)see TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT announcement.
Rear Red Reflective Stickers - all Trucks, Buses, Trailers, Caravans and Heavy Equipment must have RED ECE R104 C class reflective sticker tape professionally fitted on the rear for safety reasons.
Reverse Horn - all commercial vehicles over 3,000kg GVW must have a working reverse horn.
Safety belts - all front safety belts must be accessible and in a good safe working condition (modifications may require TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before fitting).
Sand Tires - that have not been approved by the TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT for road use should not be fitted and used on the roads for safety reasons.
Seats - must be in a good safe working condition.
Shock absorbers - must be safe and effective.
Side Under-Run Protection - all commercial vehicles over 3,000kg GVW must have approved side 'bumpers' that are fitted with yellow ECE R104 C class reflective tape see TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT announcement.
Spare Tires - are not required or checked for condition but these must be securely mounted where fitted.
Steering - must be safe, smooth and without excessive play, modifications may require TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before fitting).
Steering Wheel Covers - must be safe, securely fitted and in good condition without loose or missing parts.
Sun visors - the driver's side sun visor must be safe and working.
Suspension - must be in a good safe working condition without excessive damage (modifications may require TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before fitting).
Tinted windows - additional tints need TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT approval before fitting.
Tires - must all be safe, correct size, construction type without excessive wear or damage.
Transmissions - must be safe, working and not dripping oil.
Vehicle Identification Number - all truck trailers must have a QATAR TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT chassis number and plate that will be marked and fitted at the time of inspection after 01.04.2015.
Wheel fixings - nuts, bolts and studs must be present, safe and effective.
Wheels - must be safe, appropriate and without excessive damage.
Windows - all glass must be safe, suitable and without excessive damage.
Wipers - front wipers must clear the water effectively.

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