Previously, German vehicle owners could delay their technical inspection by two months before it came to a fine. Now the German transport ministry has extended that delay to four months.
But the periodic technical inspection deadlines of vehicles will not be extended in Luxembourg.
According to a written response by the transport ministry, delays to technical inspection would be against the European directive.
Roughly 2,500 vehicles fail the technical inspection on a monthly basis. If this process would be delayed for three months, up to, or over, 7,500 non-roadworthy vehicles could be driving around on Luxembourg's roads, suggests the ministry of transport.
Most EU states are following the same path as Luxembourg.
Thus vehicle owners are requested to proceed as normal. Up until 26 April, however, the technical inspection only permits urgent cases of vehicles that are within two weeks of their expiry date, or vehicles whose inspection dates have expired already.
Social contact has further been minimised during the inspection. No more than five people are allowed into the inspection station, and all must remain a minimum distance of 2 metres away frm each other.
The inspector must either wear disposable gloves or disinfect his or her hands on a regular basis. A mask is also recommended.
Drivers are asked to cover their seats in case the inspector has to sit in the driver's seat.
The transport ministry installed a hotline for information and any emergencies: 247-84958.
Video in Luxembourgish.
