Section 57, The Road Traffic Act, 2007

(1) Subject to Part VII, the examination of vehicles shall beconducted by the Authority or any other examiner designated or authorised by the Authority. (2) The Authority may for the purposes of its motor vehicle examination functions under this Act- (a) maintain motor vehicle centres where examinations may be conducted; (b) maintain the equipment for conducting the examinations, and (c) designate private motor vehicle testing stations where vehicle examinations may be conducted on its behalf.