Western Cape Government offers free vehicle safety check during Transport Month, 13 to 15 Oct
Mobility Month: Western Cape puts roadworthiness in the spotlight with free vehicle safety check
As part of October Mobility Month, the Western Cape Government is offering free vehicle safety checks for scholar transport and public transport vehicles from 13 to 15 October 2026.
The initiative promotes road safety by encouraging drivers and operators to proactively check their vehicles, identify potential defects and address safety concerns.
The free safety checks will be conducted between 8am and 3pm at Gene Louw Traffic College and participating vehicle testing centres across the province, in partnership with municipalities and vehicle testing centres. Scholar transport and public transport operators are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure their vehicles are in a safer condition for transporting learners and commuters.
The inspections are not full roadworthy tests, but practical safety assessments carried out by qualified vehicle examiners. Following the inspection, operators will receive a printed report identifying any defects or safety concerns that require attention, enabling drivers and operators to address potential issues before they become a risk on the road. The inspections will cover key vehicle safety components, including: tyres; braking system; lights; suspension; CV joints; exhaust system; windscreen wipers and other critical safety elements.
The initiative forms part of the Western Cape Government's ongoing commitment to improve road safety and promote a culture of preventative vehicle maintenance. Western Cape Mobility Department’s Chief Director for Traffic Management, Maxine Bezuidenhout, said " October Mobility Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of the shared responsibility we all have in keeping our roads safe. Our free vehicle safety checks give scholar and public transport operators an opportunity to identify potential defects and address safety concerns before they put passengers at risk. These free inspections are an important preventative measure that contribute to safer and more reliable transport services. We encourage all operators to make use of this free service and make vehicle safety a priority."
Preventative vehicle maintenance remains one of the most effective ways to reduce breakdowns and prevent avoidable incidents. By identifying defects early, drivers and operators can improve the safety and reliability of the vehicles that thousands of learners and commuters depend on every day.
Free vehicle safety checks
Dates: 13 -15 October 2026
Time: 08am – 3pm
Participating vehicle safety check centres:
- Gene Louw Traffic Training College, Brackenfell Blvd, Brackenfell
- Swartland Municipality, St Thomas Street, Malmesbury
- Swartland Municipality, River Street, Moorreesburg
- Cape Agulhas Municipality, 1 Dirkie Uys Street, Bredasdorp
- Cederberg Municipality, 2A Voortrekker Street, Clanwilliam
- Cederberg Municipality, Citrusdal Traffic Department, Citrusdal
- Hessequa Municipality, Municipal Testing Centre, Mulder Street, Riversdale
- Beaufort West Municipality, Lock Way, Newton, Beaufort West
- City of Cape Town, Fabriek Street, Kuils River
- City of Cape Town, 2 Reed Street, Bellville
- AVTS Airport, Boston Circle, Airport Industria
- AVTS Bellville, C/O Duminy and Voortrekker Roads, Bellville
- AVTS CBD, 86 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town
- AVTS Kenilworth, 422 Imam Haron Road, Lansdowne
- AVTS Strand, 3 Calvyn Street, Strand
- AVTS Table View, 139 Blaauwberg Road, Table View
- AVTS Wingfield, Olympic Park, Voortrekker Road, Goodwood
- Lansdown VTS, Unit 21, Corner of Blomvlei Road and Jan Smuts Drive, Lansdowne
Media Enquiries
Muneera Allie
Head of Communication
Western Cape Mobility Department
Muneera.Allie@westerncape.gov.za
Tel: 021 483 9483
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