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How often
must be inspected 1 time each year
How to know when inspection is due
- front left side of windshield has an inspection sticker on it
- will be ticketed or given 5 day warning
- can be done up to 90 days prior to inspection date
- must go to a mechanic that is an official state inspection site
Length of inspection
takes about 30 mins.
Areas of inspection - brakes
2 tires are taken off to check brakes - 1 off each axle
Areas of inspection - lights
high beams, low beams, brake lights, turn signals, license plate light, aim of lights
Areas of inspection - tires
tread depth, bulges, cuts, scrapes, also check the spare tire
Areas of inspection - body check
Chassis - frame of car
horn, wipers, windshield, not illegal tint on windows, not rust holes in frame more than 3/4" diameter
on frame, seats must be fastened down, frame not bent
Areas of inspection - steering
front end check, alignment, no more than 2" of "free-play" on steering wheel
Areas of inspection - exhaust system
exhaust pipes not giving off too much carbon monoxide/harmful fume, no holes/leaks on exhaust, no
loud sounds (noise)
Areas of inspection - test drive
shocks, handling of car, brakes (car brakes in straight line), changes gears (transmission), engine noise