3 Automated Testing Centers Can Be Set Up In Every District; Machines To Check Vehicle Fitness
Lucknow: To improve the fitness of vehicles on Uttar Pradesh roads, the Yogi government has taken a major decision. In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the government approved the establishment of 'Automated Testing Stations' (Automatic Testing Station-ATS) across the state. Vehicles will now be inspected through machines, which will provide accurate reports. To…
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - The Yogi government has taken a significant step towards improving vehicle fitness on the state's roads. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the decision to establish Automated Testing Stations (ATS) across Uttar Pradesh was approved. These automated testing centers will conduct vehicle inspections using advanced machines, providing precise reports on a vehicle's fitness.
The new State Policy-2026, which replaces the previous order dated August 2, 2023, allows the government to set up three ATS centers in each district. Each center will be capable of testing up to 24,000 vehicles. The requirement of land for setting up these centers has been relaxed from 2.5 acres to just 1 acre. Additionally, the financial threshold of Rs 6 crore for opening an ATS center has been removed entirely.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, recently included the regulation and control of Automated Testing Stations under Chapter 11 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The Uttar Pradesh government has incorporated these new guidelines and circulars into the revised State Policy, which has now been approved by the Yogi Cabinet. Importantly, this approval does not impose any additional financial burden on the state government.
With the implementation of this new policy, the state will soon be able to establish ATS centers in every district. This move is expected to attract more private investment into the state, opening up opportunities for greater private-sector participation in setting up ATS facilities. Moreover, new technical and non-technical employment opportunities will be created to operate these automated testing facilities.
The primary advantage of this system is the increased transparency in vehicle fitness testing. All inspections will be conducted through automated machines, eliminating any human intervention. This will ensure that only vehicles that are fully fit are allowed on the roads, ultimately contributing to a reduction in road accidents.
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