Fitness test every 5,000km or 3 months — DMT's new plan. Worth it or just more fees?

The DMT says it's working on a mandatory roadworthiness check on top of the existing emission test — done every 5,000km or three months at an authorised garage. It's part of a bigger plan to merge emission and fitness checks into one 'Road Fitness Certificate', with full rollout targeted for 2028, but right now even the Commissioner General hasn't said whether it covers every vehicle or just some categories. Supporters say it's overdue — too many vehicles are running around with worn brake pads and bald tyres that nobody catches until there's an accident. Critics say it's another queue, another garage bill, and another door for RMV-adjacent corruption, especially for owners who already maintain their cars properly and don't need babysitting. If you drive 12,000-15,000km a year, that's a check every two to three months, stacked on top of your emission test, insurance renewal and revenue licence. Would you support this if it actually cut accidents, or is it just one more cost dressed up as safety? What interval would actually be fair? ඔබේ වාහනය හැම මාස 3කටම පරීක්ෂා කරන්න ඔබ සූදානම්ද?