Steering
- The steering wheel can't have excessive free play.
- This means that if the wheels are straight you musn't be able to turn the wheel more than 45 degrees before it starts turning the wheels to the left or right.
Brakes
- You may not use a light motor vehicle on a public road if it does not have a service brake (foot brake) and a parking brake (handbrake).
- For a light motor vehicle, the service brakes need to be able to stop the car within 14m if you were travelling at 35km/h.
- The parking brake needs to be able to keep your car still with the engine disengaged on a gradient of up to 1:8.33.
Anti-theft devices
The following types of anti-theft devices are illegal:
- An anti-theft device that interferes with the brakes.
- An anti theft device that allows you to disconnect the steering wheel from the steering mechanism of the car.
Windows and windscreens
- The glass of the windows and windscreens must be clean and uncracked so that you can see out clearly.
- Any films or tinting materials must have no bubbles or tears.
- You are not allowed to use your car on a public road unless it has at least one windscreen wiper that works (the one directly in front of the driver).
Mirrors
- Light motor vehicles have to have at least one interior and one exterior (driver's side) mirror.
- Minibuses, buses and trucks have to have an exterior mirror on the passenger side as well.
Doors
- You have to have at least one door on the left and one on the right that can open and close both from the inside and outside.
- You may not drive with the doors open.
Fuel cap
- Your fuel cap has to be closed when you are using a public road.
Speedometers
- Your speedometer has to be in working order when you are using a public road.
Reverse
- Your car has to be able to go both forwards and backwards when you are using a public road.
Exhausts
- You may not drive with a broken silencer.
- You can't use your car on a public road if the exhaust smoke is a nuisance or obstructs the vision of other drivers.
Noise
- You may not use a vehicle that is making excessive noise (eg broken silencer) unless this is accidental, temporary or beyond your control.
- You may not have any accessories that are too noisy.
Hooters
- You are not allowed to use a car on a public road if the hooter is not working.
- It must be audible for at least 90m.
- It may not have a variable tone (tune).
- You may only use it to prevent an accident.