Can a vehicle be immobilised for not having passed the roadworthiness (ITV) tests?
Traffic safety: Rules for the safety of people and cargo, and their identifiers
Explanation
For a vehicle to circulate legally, it must pass the **ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) tests**. If a vehicle has a serious fault or problem detected during the inspection, it cannot continue to circulate until it is repaired and passes a new inspection confirming it is fit to circulate.
- **Vehicle immobilization:** If a vehicle has not passed the ITV, it can be immobilized. This means it is not allowed to circulate until the detected problems are resolved and a new inspection approves it.
- **ITV requirements:** The frequency with which a vehicle must pass the ITV depends on the type of vehicle and its age. For example, two-wheeled mopeds must undergo their first inspection at 3 years and then every 2 years. Other vehicles have different timelines for their inspections.
- **Owner's responsibility:** It is the vehicle owner's responsibility to ensure that inspections are carried out within the established deadlines. Additionally, if the vehicle undergoes a modification or an accident that damages its structure, it must also pass a technical inspection.
Therefore, the correct answer is that **yes**, a vehicle can be immobilized for not having passed the ITV tests, as it is a legal requirement to be able to circulate.
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