CITA Webinar Presenting Global Insights on PTI Practices
On 19 June 2025, CITA held a highly anticipated, members-only webinar unveiling the results of its General Questionnaire on PTI Activities—the most extensive global survey ever conducted on Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) practices.
Presented by Mr. Olivier Pletinckx, CITA Technical Manager and leader of this project, the session drew the attention of nearly 100 registered members from around the world. The webinar was moderated by Mr. Eduard Fernández, CITA Executive Director, who facilitated the event and guided an interactive discussion around the findings.
The 2024 questionnaire, relaunched to gather updated data across the CITA network, included 91 detailed questions covering a wide spectrum of topics - from organizational frameworks and inspector training to equipment calibration, emissions testing, and inspections of emerging vehicle technologies such as electric vehicles, ADAS, and autonomous systems. Thanks to an outstanding response rate - 66% participation from 35 out of 53 represented countries - CITA now holds the most comprehensive global dataset on PTI systems to date.
Key Highlights from the Webinar
- Global Comparisons: Insightful comparisons of organizational models (public vs. private), PTI frequency, vehicle types inspected, re-test procedures, and supervision practices.
- Technological Advancements: Data on how countries are adapting PTI to account for electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicles. Notably, only 6% currently inspect autonomous vehicles, and 19% plan to make such inspections mandatory.
- Inspector Training & Certification: A look at certification standards, ongoing evaluations, and the growing importance of continuous training.
- Digitalization Trends: Over 70% of inspection reports are now delivered electronically, and 94% of results are fed into central vehicle registers.
- Standardization Challenges: The discussion raised important questions on harmonizing PTI processes and ensuring a consistent approach to emerging technologies worldwide.
The webinar also provided a platform for open dialogue, encouraging questions and contributions from participants. This collaborative atmosphere allowed members to share their own national experiences, reinforcing CITA’s mission to support continuous improvement in vehicle inspection systems.
