CITA is the international association of public and private sector organisations actively practicing compulsory inspection of in-service motor vehicles and their trailers, or with responsibility for authorising and supervising inspection organisations. Membership of CITA is also open to:
- Organisations preparing to become active in the field of compulsory vehicle inspection
- Organisations supplying test equipment and services
- Other associations, organisations, individuals or legal entities interested in CITA's work.
CITA is
- Dedicated to improving road safety and protecting the environment and to developing best practice on compulsory vehicle inspection (both periodic and roadside).
- An international forum for exchanging information, experience and expertise related to compulsory inspection
- Recognised by the Commission of the European Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (The World Forum for the Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations – WP29) for its expertise in relation to compulsory vehicle inspection.
CITA
- develops best practice recommendations and draft international standards
- co-ordinates research, studies and investigations
- organises conferences and seminars
- works to improve and harmonise
- inspection methods, standards and equipment
- quality control, quality assurance and accreditation
- training for inspectors
- information systems used to improve inspection consistency and effectiveness