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Vehicles have to go for regular inspections to make sure they remain roadworthy.

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Understanding Periodic Vehicle Inspection

The frequency of periodic inspections depends on the type and age of your vehicle.

Getting your vehicle inspected

See the list of items checked at a regular inspection.

You can send your vehicle for inspection at any LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre (AIC).

If your vehicle is due for inspection, you do not need to wait for LTA’s inspection notice to bring your vehicle for inspection.

If your vehicle is found to have illegal modifications, it will be more frequently inspected under the Enhanced Inspection Regime (EIR).

To get your In-vehicle Unit (IU) inspected, visit an Authorised IU Service Centre.

Understanding Periodic Vehicle Inspection

The periodic vehicle inspection regime ensures that vehicle owners maintain their vehicles regularly to meet roadworthiness and emission standards, thus minimising vehicular breakdowns and road accidents. The frequency of inspection depends on the type and age of your vehicle.

When your vehicle is due for inspection, you will receive an inspection notice from LTA within 3 months before your vehicle’s inspection due date. If your vehicle is due for inspection, you need not produce the LTA’s inspection notice to have it inspected.

If your vehicle has been inspected early, i.e., more than 3 months before its inspection due date, the inspection result will not be valid for road tax renewal. Should there be exceptional circumstances that require you to present your vehicle for an early inspection, please contact LTA.

Vehicle inspection frequency

Type of Vehicle Age of Vehicle
Below 3 years 3 to 10 years > 10 years

Motorcycle/Scooter

Nil

Annually

Annually

Car

Nil

Every 2 years

Annually

Tuition Car

Annually

Annually

Annually

Taxi1

Annually2

6-monthly

N.A.

Chauffeured Private Hire Car^

Annually

Annually

6-monthly2

Omnibus1

6-monthly

6-monthly

6-monthly

All Other Buses1

Annually

Annually

6-monthly

Goods Vehicle

Annually

Annually

6-monthly

Trailer

Annually

Annually

Annually

1Taxis and buses installed with compressed natural gas (CNG) or bi-fuel CNG systems must have their systems checked every 3 months.

2From 1 January 2025, all taxis below 3 years old will be required to undergo annual periodic inspections, instead of the previous 6-monthly periodic inspection frequency. All Chauffeured Private Hire Cars above 10 years old will be required to undergo 6-monthly periodic inspections, instead of the previous annual periodic inspection frequency. For more information, please click here (PDF, 128kB).

^From 1 January 2021, all cars converting into Chauffeured Private Hire Cars will be required to undergo a conversion inspection if they do not have a valid periodic inspection pass result within the 3 months prior to conversion. For more information, please click here (PDF, 185kB).

Getting your vehicle inspected

During periodic inspections, these will be checked.

Inspection checklist

Structural integrity

The condition of the core structure of the chassis frame

Wheel system

The operating condition of the tyres, suspension, shock absorber, wheel bearing, and the alignment of wheels

Braking system

The braking efficiency of both service and parking brakes

Steering system

The vehicle’s drive shafts and steering system which would affect the vehicle’s directional stability

Condition of the vehicle’s body

The vehicle’s body, seat belts, windscreen, door latch and hinges, and other key components

Visual & Indication system

Vehicle’s headlamps, reflectors, rear view mirror, direction indicators, windscreen wipers, horn, etc

Propulsion system

The vehicle’s exhaust system, to ensure that the emissions and noise levels meet the prevailing standards set by the National Environment Agency

You can bring your vehicle to any LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre (AIC) for the periodic inspection.

JIC Inspection Centres

JIC Inspection Services Pte Ltd (Pioneer) 53 Pioneer Road Singapore 628505 Tel: 6863 9639

STA Inspection Centres

STA Inspection Pte Ltd (Boon Lay) 249 Jalan Boon Lay Singapore 619523 Tel: 6261 6178

STA Inspection Pte Ltd (Sin Ming) 302 Sin Ming Road Singapore 575627 Tel: 6452 1398

VICOM Inspection Centres

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Bukit Batok) 511 Bukit Batok Street 23 Singapore 659545 Tel: 6458 4555

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Changi) 20 Changi North Crescent Singapore 499613 Tel: 6458 4555

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Kaki Bukit) 23 Kaki Bukit Avenue 4 Singapore 415933 Tel: 6458 4555

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Sin Ming) 385 Sin Ming Drive Singapore 575718 Tel: 6458 4555

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Yishun) 501 Yishun Industrial Park A Singapore 768732 Tel: 6458 4555

Enhanced Inspection Regime (EIR)

If your vehicle is found with an illegally modified engine or exhaust system more than once, it will require more frequent inspections under the Enhanced Inspection Regime (EIR). The frequency is higher for repeat offenders.

Announcement Shout-out

To avoid fines and the hassle of having your vehicle inspected more frequently, avoid modifying your vehicle illegally to ensure the safety of our roads.

Learn more about vehicle modifications

Illegal modification of engine or exhaust system

Enhanced Inspection Regime

Second-time offender

Vehicle has to be inspected every 6 months for 2 years

Third-time and more frequent offender

 Vehicle has to be inspected every 3 months for 2 years

In-vehicle Unit (IU) inspection

For IU-related issues, visit an Authorised IU Service Centre. Check with the centres directly for their operating hours.

AICs

JIC Inspection Services Pte Ltd (Pioneer) 53 Pioneer Road Singapore 628505 Tel: 6863 9639
STA Inspection Pte Ltd (Boon Lay) 249 Jalan Boon Lay Singapore 619523 Tel: 6261 6178

STA Inspection Pte Ltd (Sin Ming) 302 Sin Ming Road Singapore 575627 Tel: 6452 1398

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Bukit Batok) 511 Bukit Batok Street 23 Singapore 659545 Tel: 6458 4555

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Changi) 20 Changi North Crescent Singapore 499613 Tel: 6458 4555

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Kaki Bukit) 23 Kaki Bukit Avenue 4 Singapore 415933 Tel: 6458 4555
VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Sin Ming) 385 Sin Ming Drive Singapore 575718 Tel: 6458 4555

VICOM Inspection Centre Pte Ltd (Yishun) 501 Yishun Industrial Pk A Singapore 768732 Tel: 6458 4555

Other Appointed Centres

Indeco Engineers (Pte) Ltd 39 Defu Lane 12 Singapore 539139 Tel: 6832 8276

Opening hours: 8.30 am to 5.45 pm, Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays)

Lian Hup Heng Motor LLP 393A Woodlands Road Yew Tee Industrial Estate Singapore 677973 Tel: 6760 2153

Opening hours: 8.30 am to 6.00 pm, Mondays to Fridays 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Saturdays (except Public Holidays)

Five Luck Enterprise Blk 127 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-226 Singapore 150127 Tel: 6278 1133

Opening hours:

9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Mondays to Saturdays (except Public Holidays)

Leader Automobile Workshop 2 Kaki Bukit Avenue 2, #02-01 Kaki Bukit AutoHub Singapore 417921 Tel: 6635 8338

Opening hours: 9.30 am to 6.00 pm, Mondays to Saturdays (except Public Holidays)

Soon Heng Taximeters Service (For Taxis Only) Blk 28 Sin Ming Drive #01-157 Singapore 575702 Tel: 65534607

Opening hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Mondays to Saturdays (except Public Holidays)

View Authorised IU Service Centres

If you need to defer your In-Vehicle Unit (IU) inspection, please write in to us via www.lta.gov.sg/feedback with supporting documents.

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