Lithuania against more frequent car tests in EU

"We do not think that, for example, seven or ten-year old cars pose a great threat to traffic safety. The European Commission's proposals are too strict," he said in a press release.

The minister doubts if the proposals will receive backing from other EU member states, given that only a few countries now require annual roadworthiness tests.

The EU executive body proposes that passenger cars older than seven years should undergo roadworthiness tests annually.

In Lithuania, a new passenger car must undergo its first roadworthiness test three years after the first registration, and then every two years.

The Commission proposes that a new passenger car should have its first test at four years, and the second test, two years after that. Further inspections would be carried out yearly.