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What vehicles have to be inspected every two years for emissions? Does my vehicle need to be inspected? What is the purpose of the emissions test? Is my motorcycle required to be inspected? How do I get a replacement inspection sticker? What happens if my vehicle fails the safety inspection? What are the inspection criteria for passenger cars and light duty trucks? Passenger cars; Light trucks and SUV’s with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; and Trailers that are 20 feet in length or less, without air brakes. What are the inspection criteria for medium and heavy duty trucks and buses? What are the inspection criteria for recreational, semi- and utility trailers? What are the inspection criteria for motorcycles? What are the inspection criteria for motor-driven cycles and motorized pedalcycles? |
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Where can I get a vehicle inspected? What equipment is checked during a safety inspection? What is checked during an emissions inspection? Is there a penalty if I do not get an inspection? How do I replace an inspection sticker? If my vehicle requires repairs, will the warranty on my vehicle cover the repairs? How can I find the locations of emissions inspection stations? Which vehicles are subject to the diesel emissions inspection? Can a vehicle be required to pass a roadside diesel emissions inspection? Where and when will the annual diesel emissions inspections be done? What if my vehicle passes both the safety inspection and the diesel emissions inspection? What if my vehicle passes only the safety inspection or the diesel emissions inspection? How do I file a complaint about a repair shop, inspection station or dealer? I suspect the odometer on a car I bought was changed. What can I do? |
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Motor vehicles are required, by law, to be in safe operating condition whenever they are driven on a public street or roadway in ________ State. Each vehicle registered in ______ State must be inspected at least every 12 months. The inspection must be done before the expiration date of the current inspection sticker, and whenever the vehicle becomes registered in a different name. When a vehicle inspection is requested, an inspection station must inspect any vehicle it is licensed to inspect or must provide, in writing, an appointment date that is within eight working days. The inspection must be done in a licensed inspection station displaying an official sign, and must be performed by a certified motor vehicle inspector. If your vehicle fails the safety and/or emissions inspection, the inspection station must have your permission before beginning any repairs. You are not required to have your vehicle repaired or re-inspected at the station that performed the initial inspection. Your vehicle may be taken to any registered repair shop, or you may make the required repairs yourself. Your vehicle must then pass a new inspection, at an inspection station of your choice, before an inspection sticker will be issued. It is a misdemeanor for an inspector to knowingly issue, or a motorist to knowingly accept, an inspection sticker unless a full and proper inspection has been performed. ITEMS INSPECTED ON CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Seat Belts Inspect for proper operation and anchorage. •Model years 1969 and newer - one seat belt is required for each seating position •Model years 1967 and 1968 - two front seat belts are required (driver position included), and one seat belt is required for each seating position elsewhere in the vehicle •Model years 1965 and 1966 - two front seat belts are required (driver position included) Your vehicle's Air Bag Warning Lamp will be checked for proper operation. You will be informed if the vehicle's air bag warning lamp is on or is not working. This is an advisement only and not cause for rejection. Brakes At least one front wheel must be removed to inspect the brakes. •Brake pedal reserve - brake pedal must have 1/3 reserve •Brake pedal fade - brake must hold for one minute without fading •Power brake unit - check for proper operation •Brake master cylinder - check for leakage and proper fluid level •Disc brake pads - check condition •Drum brake linings - thickness of linings must be at least 1/16 inch on bonded linings or at least 1/32 inch over rivet head on riveted linings, with no loose or missing rivets or lining •Brake drums and/or rotors - check condition •Wheel cylinders and/or calipers - check for leakage •All brake lines and hoses - check for leaks, cracks, chafing, restrictions, and improper support •Parking brake - check for components and function •Brake equalization - test vehicle for a straight stop without significant wheel pull Steering, Front End, Suspension, Chassis, Frame and Wheel Fasteners Front end assembly - check condition •Steering wheel play - check for excessive freeplay •All steering linkages - check for tightness or binding, excessive wear and/or looseness in parts, including idler arm, center control arm, tie-rod ends, drag link ends, steering and pitman arms, gear box, cross shafts, bushings, wheel bearings, steering column or steering wheel shaft mounting •Power steering - check operation, condition of belt, and for leakage •Shock absorbers - check shock mountings and for broken or missing shock absorbers •Springs and torsion bars - check for sagging or broken springs, or a broken, disconnected, missing or bent torsion or stabilizer bar •Chassis/frame - check for breaks, cracks, or severe rust at the suspension attachment points •Wheel fasteners - check for missing or broken parts Tires (Except spare) •Tread depth - must be at least 2/32 inch when measured in two adjacent major tread grooves showing the most wear •Tire condition - check for any fabric break or cut over the length or width of 1 inch, visible bumps, bulges or knots, and any restricted use designation on the tire •Tire pressure - You will be informed if the vehicle's tire pressure in not within the manufacturer's recommendation. This is an advisement only, and not cause for rejection. Lights All lighting must be of an approved type and inspected for operation, proper mounting, and broken or missing lenses. Side marker lamps, parking lamps, and additional flashing turning lamps mounted on the side of the vehicle are not inspected. •Headlamps (low and high beam) •Tail lamps •Stop lamps •Directional signals •Backup lights (1969 and newer) •License plate lights •Hazard warning/four-way flasher (1966 and newer) •Directional signal indicator Windshield and Other Glass No crack of 11 inches long or longer is allowed if any part of the crack is within the area cleared by the windshield wiper. •Windshield - check for presence and condition •All windows - check for approved safety glass or rigid plastic and condition Windshield Wipers and Blades (Not including rear window or headlamp wipers) •Wipers - check for presence and operation •Blades - check condition Horn Check mounting and operation Mirrors Check mirror locations for proper mounting, cracks, breaks, and/or discoloration. •Model year 1970 and newer - must have a left outside mirror and an inside mirror, or both left and right outside mirrors •Model year 1968 and newer - must have a left outside mirror •1967 and older - must have one mirror that is either an inside mirror or a left outside mirror Note: Any vehicle that has a permanent obstruction of the view through the rear window (Example: a truck or van) must have both a left and a right outside mirror. Fuel Leaks Any fuel leak that causes dripping or pooling is not acceptable. The Emissions Inspection The emissions inspection is done at the same time as the annual safety inspection. Vehicles that fail the emissions inspection may not be able to become registered or, if already registered, the registration may not be renewed. Registration Based Enforcement (RBE) Inspection records are transmitted electronically to DMV from the inspection stations. Vehicles subject to emissions inspection must have a valid inspection record on file with DMV before a registration may be renewed. Registration renewal invitations mailed to motorists contain a warning message if there is no record of a valid inspection on file for the vehicle when the invitation is issued. If the vehicle has passed inspection but DMV does not have the record, the motorist may bring the inspection receipt issued by the inspection station as proof of passing the inspection, if renewing in a DMV office; if renewing by mail, a copy of this receipt may be included as proof of inspection. Some vehicles are exempt from the emissions inspection program. Your passenger car or light truck does not have to be inspected for emissions if it is: •Less than two model years old; •26 model years old or older; •Registered with historical plates; or, •Electric-powered only. Most vehicles with diesel engines are also exempt. However, diesel-powered vehicles that are registered at more than 8,500 lbs. and are registered in the _________, are subject to annual emissions inspection. All diesel-powered vehicles over 8,500 lbs. maximum gross weight (MGW) operated in _______ State, even if registered elsewhere, are subject to roadside inspections. These safety and equipment inspections are conducted randomly statewide by _______ State Police and the _______ State Department of Transportation. On-Board Diagnostics - Version II (OBDII) Inspection. The emissions inspection for vehicles registered anywhere in _______ State includes an "OBDII" (on-board diagnostics) test for vehicles that weigh 8,500 lbs. or less, and are model year 1996 or newer. Part of this test examines the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), also known as the "check engine" light, for operation/illumination, and verifies the test results of the vehicle's "on-board emissions diagnostic" system. Low Enhanced Inspection. A "Low Enhanced" emissions inspection is required for most other vehicles, unless they are subject to the OBDII test or are exempt from all emissions inspections. This inspection is required for all vehicles from and including model year 1995 and older, through and including vehicles that are up to 25 model years old, and that weigh 18,000 lbs. or less. What the Emissions Inspection Includes Each emissions inspection confirms the presence and connection of the vehicle's required emissions control devices. This includes making sure that the vehicle's gas cap is present, is in good condition, and fits properly. The emissions control devices are examined if the vehicle was originally manufactured with them. The vehicle model years affected are indicated below. •Catalytic converter (CAT) - all model years •Exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) - all model years •Positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV) - all model years •Air injection system (AIS) - 1984 and newer •Evaporative emissions control (EVAP) - 1984 and newer •Fuel inlet restrictor (FIR) - 1984 and newer •Thermostatic air cleaner (TAC) - 1984 and newer You can help your vehicle pass an emissions inspection by keeping it properly maintained. If the vehicle's Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL, or "check engine" light) indicates there may be a malfunction or other problem, have the vehicle properly repaired. A well maintained, properly functioning vehicle uses less fuel and creates less exhaust emissions. |