The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) announced that vehicle owners who already hold a valid Automobile Inspection Certificate (Contrôle technique) are not required to undergo the new emission testing that is about to begin for the first time.
This follows REMA’s earlier announcement that “all vehicle owners will start conducting emission testing in an advanced manner beginning on August 25, 2025, as part of the campaign to fight against air pollution.”
After issuing that statement on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, REMA clarified on Wednesday, August 20, that vehicle owners who already have a valid roadworthiness certificate are not affected by this new requirement.
REMA’s statement reads: “If your vehicle has a valid Automobile Inspection Certificate, you are not required to go for emission testing on August 25, 2025.”
The statement further adds: “You will only take your vehicle for emission testing when your current certificate expires, at the same time you book your appointment for a new inspection.” Let’s work together for #CleanAir.
This new emission testing system aims to curb the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere, as studies have shown that vehicles are among the leading contributors to air pollution in Rwanda.
Previously, vehicle inspection applied mainly to cars, which required a payment of 20,000 Rwandan Francs. But now, emission testing applies to all vehicles using diesel, petrol, or hybrid engines (petrol combined with electric).
The new fees for emission testing are as follows: motorcycles and other similar vehicles will pay 16,638 Rwandan Francs; passenger cars with fewer than eight seats will pay 34,940 Rwandan Francs; vehicles carrying nine or more passengers as well as trucks carrying more than one ton will pay 51,578 Rwandan Francs; and other motor-powered vehicles used for different purposes will pay 49,914 Rwandan Francs.
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