October Mobility Month: Free Vehicle Safety Checks in Western Cape

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The Western Cape Government is giving motorists a safety boost this October with free vehicle inspections at selected testing centres across the province. The initiative, aimed particularly at scholar transport and public transport operators, is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to road safety.

Qualified examiners will conduct checks on key vehicle safety components such as tyres, brake lights, suspension, and wipers. Vehicles found with defects will receive a printed report highlighting issues that need attention. Motorists are encouraged to have any problems repaired to ensure their own safety and that of other road users.

It is important to note that these checks are not full roadworthy tests. Driver licences will not be examined for fines or warrants; the inspections are purely to assess whether vehicles are safe to drive.

The free checks will be available at the following centres on 14–16 October and 21–23 October from 08:00 to 15:00:

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Provincial Testing Centre

• Gene Louw Traffic College – Brackenfell Boulevard, Brackenfell – 021 983 1500

Municipal Testing Centres

• Swartland Municipality – Kerk Street, Malmesbury – 022 487 400
• Swartland Municipality – River Street, Moorreesburg – 022 433 2246
• Saldanha Bay Municipality – Suffren Street, Langebaan (Only vehicles with a GVM ≤ 3500kg) – 022 707 5001
• Saldanha Bay Municipality – West Coast Testing Centre, 16 Velddrif Road, Velddrif (Only vehicles with a GVM > 3500kg) – 022 713 2573
• Mossel Bay Municipality – 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay – 044 606 5000

Private Testing Centres (AVTS)

• AVTS Airport – Boston Circle, Airport Industria – 021 934 4900
• AVTS Bellville – C/O Duminy & Voortrekker Roads, Bellville – 021 949 6944
• AVTS Cape Town CBD – 86 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town – 021 419 4677
• AVTS Kenilworth – 422 Imam Haron Road, Lansdowne – 021 696 7096
• AVTS Strand – 3 Calvyn Street, Strand – 021 853 0880
• AVTS Table View – 139 Blouberg Road, Blouberg – 021 556 6309
• AVTS Wingfield – Olympic Park, Voortrekker Road, Goodwood – 021 592 4522

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku urged motorists to take advantage of the service. “These checks give motorists peace of mind before setting off on their journeys. Too many drivers experience mechanical problems on highways and busy roads. This initiative helps reduce that risk. By working together, we can prevent crashes caused by avoidable mechanical failures and make our roads safer for everyone,” he said.