The measure ends the scheme that granted exclusivity to the Association of Engineers and Technicians of the Automotive (AITA) and seeks to reduce costs and expand the number of professionals authorized.
The Government approved a new regulation that modifies the repair and modifications certification system in passenger and load transport vehicles. The measure ends the scheme that granted exclusivity to the Association of Engineers and Technicians of the Automotive (AITA) and seek to simplify the procedures, reduce costs and expand the number of professionals enabled.
The provision, published today in the Official Gazette Under the number 3/2025 of the Secretariat of Transportation of the Ministry of Economyestablishes a new framework for the registration and operation of the Modification and repair workshops of national jurisdiction vehicles.
The Government opens the game and simplifies the certifications of passenger and cargo transport vehicles
Until now, the certification process included three instances: the enabled workshop, a Certification Center and Compulsory Technical Review (RTO). The centers depended exclusively on professionals linked to Aitawhich formed a closed system that generated delays, cost overruns and limited the participation of other engineers.
With the new scheme, This monopoly is eliminated And it is enabled to Any engineer registered with incumbency in the matter to certify repairs and modifications. The goal is expedite the procedures and improve the transparency of the process.
In addition, the Registration of workshops It will be done Online and free Through the Remote procedure platform (TAD)in the field of National Traffic and Road Safety Commissiondependent on the Undersecretariat of Automotive Transportation.
Cargo transport.jpeg
The previous system even prevented new units or with approved RTOs, and before the shortage of certifiers, in many cases resorted to Virtual certificationsa practice that distorted the original purpose of control and security.
The new regulations will be complemented with Good practices manuals public access, aimed at providing greater clarity and transparency. In this way, the government seeks to foster free competition between providers and guarantee Simple and safe processes For the transport sector.
Source: Ambito
I’m a recent graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. I started working as a news reporter for 24 Hours World about two years ago, and I’ve been writing articles ever since. My main focus is automotive news, but I’ve also written about politics, lifestyle, and entertainment.
