Whether the inspection on the trailer

Take a technical inspection on the trailer or not? Our article will answer this question.

If you are an individual, and your trailer does not exceed the maximum mass of up to 3.5 tons, then according to Article 32 of paragraph 4 of the Law of the Russian Federation of July 1, 2011 No. 170-FZ (the full text of the law is presented here) It is not necessary to undergo a technical inspection of the trailer. This provision entered into force on January 1, 2012.

As for legal entities, whose trailers are on the balance sheet of the enterprise, then for them the inspection should be held after the passage of a certain service life of the funds. Regulates the procedure for the passage of Article 15 of the above law:

If the trailer is operated for a period of up to three years, including the year of release, then it is not necessary to undergo technical inspection;
If the trailer is operated from three and seven years, then the technical inspection will be held twice a year;
If the trailer is operated in more than seven years, the enterprise must produce its technical inspection once a year in the relevant institution.

If you have doubts or have you not fully figured out, in this case it is better to apply to the competent authorities to clarify the situation specifically at your occasion.