Technical inspection of two-wheelers: safety or constraint?

The technical inspection for motorized two-wheelers (CT2RM) remains a sensitive topic in France.

Designed to enhance road safety, the technical inspection aims to check the condition of brakes, tires, lighting, and harmful emissions of motorcycles and scooters over 125 cm³. However, nearly two years after its implementation, this system faces strong resistance from riders.

According to the FFMC (French Federation of Angry Motorcyclists), the technical inspection is seen as costly, complex, and poorly suited to the specifics of two-wheelers. As a result, participation is very low: fewer than one in ten riders have actually undergone the CT2RM. Drivers emphasize that regular maintenance, vigilance on the road, and adherence to safety rules are the main factors in avoiding accidents rather than a one-off mandatory inspection.

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From the authorities’ perspective, the technical inspection is presented as an essential tool for detecting anomalies that the average rider may not always identify, particularly issues with braking, suspension, or lighting. The goal is clear: to reduce serious accidents involving two-wheelers, which remain overrepresented in road safety statistics.

At the European level, some countries like Germany or Belgium already apply mandatory technical inspections for motorcycles. France, on the other hand, is still experimenting with a system that struggles to find its balance between public safety and user acceptability.

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The CT2RM therefore illustrates a classic dilemma: how to reconcile road safety and the freedom of motorcyclists? Its future will depend as much on the education surrounding the measure as on the ability of inspection centers to make it accessible, quick, and tailored to the specifics of modern motorcycles.

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