a) the harmonisation of relevant road traffic and safety legislation;
b) control measures in respect of vehicles, drivers and traffic operations; and
c) the harmonisation and implementation of relevant technical standards.
ARTICLE 6.3
FITNESS OF VEHICLES
1. Member States shall ensure acceptable harmonised levels of vehicle fitness in the
Region.
2. Member States shall develop and implement a harmonised vehicle fitness system
which shall entail harmonised standards in respect of -
a) vehicle testing, including vehicle categories to be tested, the frequency of testing and
testing procedures;
b) testing stations and testing equipment, including certification, inspection and
calibration;
c) vehicle examiners, including training and certification; and
d) vehicle fitness standards.
3. Member States shall require roadworthy certification and/or vehicle fitness certification
in respect of all vehicles in their territories as proof that vehicles have undergone the
required tests.
4. Member States shall develop a common format for roadworthy certification and vehicle
fitness certification.
5. A Member State shall recognise the roadworthy certification and/or vehicle fitness
certification issued in another Member State in respect of a vehicle registered in such
State for the purposes of the free movement of such vehicle within its territory: Provided
that a Member State shall retain the right of scrutiny to prevent the use of falsified
documentation.
6. Member States agree that, with the exception of the Republic of Angola, they shall
phase out the registration of left-hand vehicles; provided that left-hand vehicles
registered prior to the termination of registration of such vehicles shall be permitted to
continue operating thereafter.
ARTICLE 6.4
SAFETY STANDARDS OF VEHICLES ANDEQUIPMENT
ON OR IN RESPECT OF VEHICLES
1. Member States shall adopt and implement harmonised regulations on vehicle safety
and equipment on or in respect of vehicles, as well as markings on vehicles, and for this
purpose, Member States who have not yet acceded to the Agreement Concerning the