Starting March 5, Dushanbe will introduce an automated system to check whether vehicles have mandatory insurance and have passed the required technical inspection. The monitoring will be carried out using surveillance cameras and radar systems, the Dushanbe Department of the Interior Ministry reported.
If a vehicle is detected without valid insurance or technical inspection, the owner will first receive a notification granting 10 days to remedy the violation. If the requirement is not fulfilled within this period, a fine will be imposed in accordance with Article 315, Parts 1 and 2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
The fines are set at:
· 234 somoni — for failure to undergo mandatory technical inspection;
· 78 somoni — for driving without mandatory insurance.
City police urge drivers to obtain insurance policies and complete technical inspections on time to avoid penalties.
Costs of undergoing technical inspection
Under the Law on Road Traffic, all vehicles in Tajikistan are required to undergo mandatory technical inspection. Vehicles that fail to pass the scheduled inspection are prohibited from operating.
Before the introduction of the automated system, traffic police officers would issue warnings, direct drivers to complete the inspection, draw up a report, impose fines, and remove license plates.
Since May 18, 2025, vehicle tax rates in Tajikistan have increased significantly. During the annual inspection, a vehicle tax is collected, calculated based on engine power.
For example, for a Mercedes-Benz C-class with a 1.8-liter engine producing 156 horsepower, the tax under the current rate (9 somoni per horsepower) amounts to 1,404 somoni.
In addition to the vehicle tax, drivers must also pay for:
· technical diagnostics — 360 somoni;
· inspection of gas equipment (if installed) — 85 somoni;
· exhaust emissions testing — 60 somoni;
· insurance policy — approximately 290 somoni;
· medical certificate for the driver — 65 somoni.
For drivers’ convenience, Asia-Plus has developed an online calculator allowing users to estimate the vehicle tax based on the car model and engine power.
Mandatory third-party liability insurance for vehicle owners has been in effect in Tajikistan since 2021. The cost of the policy ranges from two to three calculation units.
Technical inspections are carried out at licensed service centers equipped with specialized diagnostic equipment. After passing the inspection, the traffic police issue an official confirmation document.
According to the State Automobile Inspectorate (traffic police), 62 technical inspection stations operate in Tajikistan, including 13 mobile units.
