The Overstrand Municipality advises motorists that the National Department of Transport has introduced mandatory minimum vehicle testing times at all Vehicle Testing Stations across South Africa, effective from 1 June 2026.

Under the new regulations, light motor vehicles and minibus taxis must undergo a minimum inspection period of 26 minutes, while larger trucks and buses require at least 40 minutes. Testing times for heavy-load trailers and combination vehicles range from 18 minutes to as much as 93 minutes, depending on the vehicle type.

As the Traffic Department in Hermanus is the only Roadworthy Testing Station serving the Overstrand municipal area, these changes are expected to have a significant impact on daily testing capacity and service delivery.

Previously, the station could process approximately 25 to 27 roadworthy tests per day. Due to the increased inspection times now required, the station’s capacity is expected to decrease to approximately 15 vehicles per day, with even fewer tests possible when larger trucks and heavy vehicles are inspected.
Motorists and transport operators are encouraged to plan ahead and allow for additional waiting times when booking roadworthy inspections.

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