CITA is pleased to announce the publication of the revised version of its Recommendation No. 3, now entitled "Relating to the Features of Measuring Instruments". This update replaces the original document, first adopted in December 1977, under the title "Relating to the Features of Measuring Apparatus".
The updated recommendation reflects significant developments in inspection technology and practice, aligning its content with current standards and regulations such as EU Directive 2014/45/EU, ISO 17020, and ISO 17025. It provides updated guidance on the design, installation, use, maintenance, and calibration of measuring instruments used in roadworthiness testing, ensuring reliable, safe, and consistent measurements across inspection centres.
This revision was carried out by the CITA Task Force "Quality", a group of members committed to reviewing and modernising long-standing CITA recommendations. Their efforts aim to ensure that all CITA documents remain relevant, technically accurate, and in line with the evolving needs of vehicle inspection systems worldwide.
We extend our gratitude to the Task Force members for their valuable contributions:
Kanvaly Bamba, SGS
Timo Kneuper, ÖAMTC
Andreas Klocke, QMEV (leader of this TF)
Jaroslav Olexa, TESTEK
Juan Portillo Rojano, TÜV SÜD ATISAE S.A.U.
François Togny, DEKRA
Jasper Vos, RDW
The revised Recommendation No. 3 highlights best practices for the proper use of measuring devices during inspections, reinforcing the role of accuracy, safety, and traceability in vehicle compliance assessments. It also provides clear guidance for both inspectors and inspection bodies regarding the responsibilities tied to equipment handling, training, and maintenance protocols.
CITA is proud to announce the publication of its Recommendation No. 27: Electric Vehicles Inspection – A Comprehensive Approach, a milestone document providing an in-depth framework for the Periodic Technical Inspectionof electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
This document offers an urgently needed and harmonized response to the emerging safety, environmental, and operational challenges posed by EVs across their entire lifecycle.
Developed by the CITA Electric Vehicles Task Force, this paper outlines the technical characteristics that distinguish EVs—such as high-voltage components, battery systems, regenerative braking, and unique software elements—and presents a tailored methodology for their inspection.
It proposes:
New inspection categories specific to EVs
Detailed defect severity classifications
Practical test methods for assessing safety-critical systems (e.g., isolation resistance, AVAS functionality, equipotential bonding)
Forward-thinking recommendations on data access, software integrity checks, and battery health assessment
Crucially, Recommendation No. 27 emphasizes the need to prepare PTI regimes for aging EVs, ensuring these vehicles remain safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant as they move through second-hand markets and extended use cycles.
While existing EU and international frameworks—such as Directive 2014/45/EU and UNECE Regulation No. 100—provide a legal foundation for vehicle inspection and safety, they do not yet fully account for the specific risks and configurations of electric vehicles. This recommendation fills that gap with actionable technical guidance, and calls for:
Regulatory adaptations to support EV-specific inspections
Standardized access to diagnostic data, fault codes, and battery software
Greater harmonization in inspection procedures across Member States
Recommendation No. 27 is the product of extensive collaboration, research, and expertise from a wide range of CITA Members. We express our sincere appreciation to all colleagues of the Electric Vehicles Task Force for their valuable contributions:
Víctor Salvachúa – APPLUS+ (Task Force Leader)
Frederick Adler – TÜV NORD
Pascal Buekenhoudt – GOCA VLAANDEREN
Alejandro Checa – CITA
Visar Çekiçi – Albanian General Directorate of Road Transport
Luis Gallego – ITEVELESA
Manuel Hagemann – TÜV NORD
Raphael Lazar - KÜS
Leif Magne Halvorsen – NPRA
Nina Kornsteiner – AVL DiTEST
Dirk Meissner – FSD
Andreas Richter – DEKRA
Jesus Raul Ramos – APPLUS+
Georges Petelet – CAPELEC
Tom Polman – RDW
Ralph Schröder – FSD
Frank Schouten – Midtronics
This recommendation reaffirms CITA’s commitment to supporting the safe, sustainable, and equitable evolution of mobility. As the EV fleet grows, so must our ability to inspect, maintain, and regulate these vehicles with rigor and consistency.
Recommendation No. 27 is a key step toward future-ready PTI systems that protect users, support innovation, and foster public trust in electric mobility.
Animated graph showing how road mortality has improved across EU between 2001 and 2024
The report highlights that road deaths across the EU27 fell by only 2% in 2024 compared to the previous year — far below the 6.1% annual reduction needed to stay on track. Since 2019, road deaths have declined by just 12%, against a necessary reduction of 27% by this stage.
Norway once again leads Europe in road safety outcomes, recording the continent’s lowest mortality rate at just 16 road deaths per million inhabitants. In recognition of this remarkable and sustained achievement, the ETSC has awarded Norway its prestigious 2025 Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Award.
The award acknowledges Norway’s “Vision Zero” strategy, local safety innovations, youth-focused reforms, and legislative improvements such as mandatory fatal crash investigations and autopsies.
ETSC Executive Director Antonio Avenoso praised Norway’s commitment: “Norway continues to show what’s possible when a country commits to road safety at every level — from government strategy to local planning. Their results are no accident; they’re the product of clear targets, rigorous implementation, and national ambition.”
The 2025 PIN Report presents a stark contrast between leading countries and those still struggling. While Lithuania, Poland, and Slovenia achieved reductions in deaths above 30% since 2019, eight countries, including Switzerland and Estonia, saw increases in road deaths in 2024. Altogether, 20,017 people lost their lives on EU roads last year.
The ETSC estimates that while 23,800 lives have been saved in the EU since 2014, an additional 49,600 deaths could have been prevented if progress had matched the required pace — a missed opportunity valued at €124 billion in societal benefit.
CITA is proud to support the ETSC’s PIN programme. As a contributing partner, CITA shares ETSC’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking and the promotion of the Safe System approach to road safety.
ETSC, as the independent voice for road safety in Europe, calls on EU institutions and national governments to accelerate efforts through strategic investment, enhanced enforcement, and full implementation of safety performance indicators. The organisation reiterates that road deaths are preventable and that political will is key to achieving change.
We are pleased to announce that the May 2025 edition of the CITA NewsRelease is now available for download.
This edition includes updates on the 24th CITA General Assembly and International Conference in Istanbul, our views on the EC’s Industrial Action Plan, summaries of key events such as the “Future of Mobility” at the European Parliament, recent and upcoming CITA webinars, regional conferences, and much more.
You will also find news on our newest members and contributions from across the CITA community.
The four-day conference was a vibrant platform for presentations, discussions, knowledge exchange, and social networking, fostering collaboration and insight-sharing across borders. Hosted within the frameworks of EReg and EUCARIS—two critical networks focused on the effective exchange of vehicle and driver data—the event showcased innovative projects, regulatory developments, and strategic cooperation on mobility and transport safety.
On the final day of the event, CITA President Gerhard Müller delivered a presentation entitled: "Data to keep vehicles safe and clean: the sovereign cases of roadside and periodical inspection." In his address, Mr. Müller emphasized the vital role of trusted, sovereign data in supporting the efficiency and integrity of both roadside inspections and periodic vehicle inspections. He highlighted how properly governed data can reinforce efforts to maintain high levels of vehicle safety, environmental compliance, and cross-border collaboration.
His presentation aligned perfectly with the broader goals of EReg and EUCARIS—to improve public services and road safety through international cooperation, and to ensure that data exchange serves public interest in a secure, effective, and privacy-conscious way.
CITA’s active participation in this event reaffirms its commitment to international partnerships and policy dialogue. As the global voice for organizations involved in vehicle compliance and inspection, CITA continues to work closely with networks like EReg and EUCARIS to advance shared objectives in the fields of vehicle regulation, data interoperability, and road safety enforcement.
On 6 May 2025, within the prestigious framework of the CITA International Conference hosted by TÜV TÜRK, the 24th General Assembly of CITA took place in Istanbul. The event marked an important milestone in the association's continued mission to improve road safety and environmental protection through vehicle compliance.
New Members Join the CITA Community A highlight of the Assembly was the formal admission of new CITA members, reflecting the organization's expanding global reach and influence. The following organizations were officially welcomed into the CITA family (listed in alphabetical order):
AUTOTEST GROUP EODD
AVILOO
CAPATEST
CONTROLAUTO
DKT
EMIRATES GENERAL TRANSPORT AND SERVICE COMPANY
Færdselsstyrelsen
KNESTEL
INSTITUTO DA MOBILIDADE E DOS TRANSPORTES
MASVIK
PINJA
ROHDE AND SCHWARZ
SCALE MT
VTEQ ( upgraded membership category in Full Corporate Member)
ZEMIC
Changes in the CITA Bureau Permanent Significant updates were made to the CITA Bureau Permanent (BP), the executive body of the organization. Two new members were elected:
Mr. Marian Rybiansky, Managing Director and Chairman of the Board of TESTEK a.s., and Chairman of the CITA Task Force on Brakes
Mr. Jungsoo Park, Deputy General Manager at the Korea Transportation Safety Authority
Additionally, Mr. Marcin Barankiewicz was elected by the corporate members as the new Corporate Member Representative in the CITA Bureau Permanent. Mr. George Petelet was reconfirmed as the Corporate Member Deputy Representative.
Marian RybianskyJungsoo ParkMarcin Barankiewicz
The Assembly also marked a leadership transition, as Mr. Lothar Geilen, a valued CITA Board member since 2013 and Vice President Treasurer since 2017, stepped down due to retirement. CITA expressed its deep gratitude for his years of dedicated service.
Taking up the role of CITA Vice President Treasurer is Mrs. Ferose Oaten, reaffirming her commitment and leadership within the organization.
Composition of the New CITA Bureau Permanent The new composition of the CITA Bureau Permanent following the 24th General Assembly is as follows:
Gerhard Müller – CITA President
Aitor Retes – CITA Vice President General Secretary
Ferose Oaten – CITA Vice President Treasurer (re-elected)
Pascal Buekenhoudt – CITA Vice President Technical Affairs (re-elected)
Geert Konings
Christoph Nolte (re-elected)
Jungsoo Park
Marian Rybiansky
Jorge Soriano (re-elected)
Teemu Toivanen – Public Member Representative
New CITA Bureau Permanent
CITA Activity Reports Presented During the General Assembly, members also had the opportunity to review and discuss several reports highlighting CITA’s recent activities, strategic initiatives, and technical developments. These presentations, made by leaders of CITA RAGs and Topic Areas, underscored the organization’s commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the vehicle compliance and road safety sectors.
The Assembly reaffirmed CITA’s role as a leading voice in the vehicle compliance sector, with renewed leadership and a growing, diverse membership ready to tackle global mobility challenges.
From May 6–8, 2025, Istanbul welcomed delegates from around the world for the CITA International Conference, hosted with exceptional professionalism and warmth by TÜV TÜRK. This year’s theme, “Forging Global Alliances for Safer Roads and a Greener Future,” framed three days of insightful dialogue, global cooperation, and technical exchange at a pivotal time for the roadworthiness and vehicle compliance community.
The event commenced with the 24th CITA General Assembly, held on May 6, where CITA President Gerhard Müller opened the proceedings by warmly welcoming CITA members and global delegates.
He highlighted the critical need for continued action toward road safety and vehicle environmental compliance, especially as the world approaches the mid-term mark of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030. In his words, “We must continue to emphasize the role of vehicle compliance to make our roads safer and cleaner”.
A focused article on the Assembly will follow.
The opening of the international conference on May 7 featured a high-level Plenary Session 1 with welcoming addresses by:
Gerhard Müller, CITA President
Kemal Ören, CEO of TÜV TÜRK
Patrick Fruth, CEO of TÜV SÜD Division Mobility
Murat Baştor, General Manager, Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Their collective messages emphasized international collaboration, regulatory consistency, and the role of innovation in transforming mobility for safety and sustainability.
President Müller extended heartfelt thanks to the host TÜV TÜRK, particularly COO Koray Özcan, whose contributions were instrumental. Gratitude was also extended to the sponsors: Diamond sponsor COSBER, Silver sponsors MAHA and DEKRA, and event supporters VTEQ and Midtronics.
Following the opening plenary, Plenary Sessions 2 and 3 explored the Turkish PTI success story and featured impactful keynote speeches.
Experts such as Peter Szatmari (EU Commission DG MOVE), Richard Damm (KBA), Walter Nissler (BMK), and Spiros Voyadzis (PFD) discussed the evolving legislative landscape, technology’s role in inspections, and international cooperation on used vehicles.
Plenary Session 4, held on the afternoon of May 7, focused on the theme "How PTI is Perceived?" and was structured as a dynamic panel discussion. The session, framed by Eduard Fernández - CITA Executive Director, saw Mervyn Edwards (TRL) presenting the relationship between vehicle defects identified in periodic inspections and those found in collision analyses. Session's panelists included Guillermo Magaz (AECA-ITV), Richard Goebelt (TÜV-Verband), and Mervyn Edwards (TRL), who provided a range of perspectives on public perception, data reliability, and regulatory approaches.
Throughout the conference, attendees also engaged in focused split sessions on:
Vehicle compliance in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) - Leaded by: Ferose Oaten, AVTS
New technologies and data management - Leaded by: Fred Blüthner, FSD
Environmental protection - Leaded by: Thomas Ost, DEKRA
Inspection procedures and methods - Leaded by: Olivier Pletinckx, CITA
Electric powertrains - Leaded by: Víctor Salvachúa, APPLUS ITEUVE
Decarbonization - Leaded by: Eduard Fernández, CITA
Vehicle approval - Leaded by: Alejandro Checa, CITA
These sessions facilitated cross-border learning and highlighted CITA’s vital role as a global platform for advancing vehicle inspection standards.
On the final day, Plenary Session 5 brought the conference to a close with a summary of the key outcomes from all technical split sessions. This comprehensive wrap-up, followed by closing remarks from President Gerhard Müller, who praised the collaborative spirit and reaffirmed CITA’s commitment to independent, fair, and modern vehicle inspections.
He noted, “We are not only a fraction of the solution, but more than that, we are a precondition” for safer roads and cleaner air.
He once again extended sincere appreciation to TÜV TÜRK, the event sponsors, the speakers, and the CITA office team, recognizing their indispensable role in the success of the event.
As CITA continues to expand its impact, the 2025 Conference in Istanbul stood as a powerful reminder of the importance of international cooperation, innovation, and commitment in creating safer and more sustainable transport systems worldwide.
We thank all who joined us in Istanbul and look forward to our continued work together.
On April 23, 2025, CITA hosted a members-only webinar exploring a crucial and timely topic in the evolution of electric mobility: the state of health (SoH) of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the pressing need for standardized, independent assessments. The session brought together leading experts to unpack the technical, regulatory, and societal implications of battery SoH evaluation—an increasingly vital component in ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable e-mobility.
The webinar featured insightful presentations by:
Martin Dillinger, Expert Alternative Drivetrains, TÜV Rheinland
Manuel Hagemann, Technical Expert, TÜV NORD
Markus Gregor, Technical Expert EV Battery, TÜV SÜD
Robin Zalwert, Head of Sustainable Mobility, TÜV-Verband
Each speaker offered a unique perspective on the evolving standards and methods for independently assessing battery health, setting the stage for an engaging discussion and Q&A session.
As highlighted throughout the webinar, the lack of harmonized standards for battery SoH remains a critical barrier to building trust in second-hand EV markets and ensuring the effectiveness of periodic technical inspections. Attendees were reminded of a compelling statistic from the TÜV Mobility Study 2024: 62% of car owners would trust battery condition assessments only if conducted by independent testing organizations.
The webinar underscored the complexity of evaluating SoH, especially given the discrepancies between OEM-specific readouts and independent testing. Presentations showcased how software updates, usage patterns, and manufacturer-defined metrics can obscure true battery condition, reinforcing the necessity for neutral, transparent assessment protocols.
The program offered a comprehensive overview, including:
Objectives and implications of the German SoH-Merkblatt (MB FZMO 767:2024) – a technical guideline supporting independent SoH determination, emphasizing reproducibility, neutrality, and quality assurance.
Differences between OEM-based and third-party SoH evaluations, highlighting the challenges of trust, data access, and result comparability.
Evaluation criteria for neutrality and independence, advocating for standardized methodologies and legally safeguarded data access.
Updates on GTR 22 – the upcoming Global Technical Regulation establishing durability benchmarks and minimum performance requirements for battery energy and range, pivotal for EURO 7 implementation.
Participants left with a clear message: independent, standardized SoH assessments are not just a technical necessity—they are the cornerstone of sustainable, transparent, and circular EV markets.
CITA extends its thanks to all presenters and participants, and looks forward to continuing the conversation on advancing battery health standards and best practices.
Madrid, Spain – April 21, 2025. CITA was proud to participate in the AECA-ITV event titled “Los VMP en el entorno urbano: regulación para una convivencia segura,” held in Madrid on April 21, 2025. Organized by AECA-ITV, this event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the safety and regulation of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs), including electric scooters, in urban environments.
Representing CITA, Mr. Eduard Fernández, Executive Director, took part in this important exchange of ideas around vehicle safety, sustainable mobility, and the importance of developing consistent technical inspection procedures for PMVs.
At the heart of the event was the presentation of CONVIVE - Control Visual e Inspección del Vehículo de Movilidad Personal - a new proposal by AECA-ITV aimed at establishing regular technical inspections for PMVs. The proposed inspection system focuses on ensuring safe speeds, effective braking systems, and the proper condition of batteries and wiring, with the ultimate goal of reducing accidents and enhancing public safety.
Mr. Fernández expressed CITA’s full support for initiatives like CONVIVE that prioritize evidence-based approaches to road safety. He emphasized the need for collaboration between international bodies, local governments, and technical experts to build mobility systems that are both safe and sustainable.
CITA commends AECA-ITV for leading this vital conversation and looks forward to further cooperation in promoting technical inspection systems that adapt to the evolving landscape of urban mobility.
CITA welcomes the European Commission's Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, published on 5 March 2025. As the unique global association uniting public and private actors in vehicle regulatory compliance, CITA applauds the Commission’s strategic focus on innovation, sustainability, competitiveness, and a level playing field.
The Plan’s five pillars – innovation and digitalization, clean mobility, competitiveness and supply chain resilience, skills and the social dimension, and a business-friendly environment – lay a solid foundation. However, CITA emphasizes that greater attention must be paid to the entire life cycle of vehicles. Ensuring alignment between vehicle type approval, roadside inspections, and periodic technical inspections (PTI) is essential for a truly sustainable and resilient automotive ecosystem.
CITA is particularly encouraged by the Plan’s commitment to transparency. The development of ADAS and ADS technologies, as well as battery certification for used vehicles, hinges on secure and equitable access to in-vehicle data. Yet, the lack of clear regulations following the EU Data Act is concerning. CITA urges the Commission to establish a robust regulatory framework that balances cybersecurity with access rights.
To complement the Plan, CITA proposes several EU-supported research projects focusing on:
Battery certification for used electric vehicles,
Safe deployment of autonomous and assisted driving systems,
Data-sharing through the European Mobility Data Space for roadworthiness testing.
These initiatives will enhance consumer trust, support innovation, and further the EU’s decarbonization goals.
With over 150 million vehicle inspections annually conducted by its members, CITA has an unparalleled understanding of the EU vehicle fleet. We stand ready to support EU institutions in shaping policies that balance innovation, feasibility, and road safety.
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