Federico Miralles, the head of the General Directorate, has reported that the team of inspectors from the General Directorate of Industry, Energy and Mines of the Regional Ministry of the Environment, Universities, Research and the Mar Menor has conducted nearly 300 inspections and supervision at the 44 fixed Technical Vehicle Inspection (ITV) stations that serve the region.
The general manager clarified that all stations are “subject to rigorous national regulations” that necessitate credentials from the National Accreditation Body and the corresponding administrative authorisation, as well as “constant oversight by the General Directorate of Industry, which conducted 307 inspections last year, a figure we are poised to surpass given the pace at which we have implemented them.”
Miralles stated that the regional government’s primary concern is the preservation of safety, and that 216 inspections had been conducted by May. This figure increased to 266 by the end of June and is presently at approximately 300.
He underscored that “the regional rejection rate for 2025 is 18.71 percent, which is nearly identical to the rate prior to liberalisation and consistent with the national average, which has fluctuated between 17 and 19 percent since 2020.”
In contrast to the ten disciplinary proceedings that were initiated in 2024 and the 33 that were initiated in 2023, the inspection work conducted during the first six months of the year, in addition to that conducted by the National Accreditation Entity, has resulted in the opening of three disciplinary proceedings. The director general underscored that “if there are fewer proceedings as a result of more inspections, it indicates that the process is being executed effectively.”
The fleet of the Region of Murcia is 1,267,378 vehicles, which equates to 28,804 vehicles per station. This is significantly lower than the national average of 57,425, and it is significantly lower than autonomous communities such as Valencia (103,889), Catalonia (89,590), and Andalusia (88,796). This results in a more satisfactory user experience and improved service, including increased availability, improved access to the service, and reduced wait times.
In the eight years since market liberalisation, the Region has experienced a significant increase in the number of stations, from eight to 44. This has been achieved through competition, which has resulted in improved service and virtually eliminated wait times for users. The Region has also established over 150 inspection lanes and created nearly 700 jobs, as well as 55 million euros in investment.
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Miralles recalled that the deputy director and head of the Industrial Service of the General Directorate of Industry, Energy and Mines were awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Guardia Civil Corps, with white insignia, in recognition of the good work done by the regional government to improve the quality of MOTs and, by extension, ensure greater road safety.
“We were recently contacted by the Cantabrian Department of Industry to introduce our management and collaboration model to the state security forces, with a particular emphasis on the Guardia Civil,” stated the director general.
In September 2024, La Unión implemented one of the most recent Vehicle Inspection stations. The Mar Menor and La Manga regions are served by it. It is anticipated to have a capacity of approximately 12,000 vehicles and three inspection lines, including trucks, motorcycles, and light vehicles. It signifies the establishment of five employment and an investment of half a million euros.
Author: Derek Appleton
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