Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The inspector
shall complete the following tasks prior to inspecting the vehicle:
(a) collect the appropriate paperwork such as
registration, title, and bill of sale;
(b) verify the vehicle identification number
(VIN);
(c) record the owner's full
name and complete vehicle information;
(d) record the vehicle mileage;
(e) enter the inspection date and inspector
number if using a paper inspection certificate; and
(f) determine whether the vehicle needs a
test drive and the purpose of test drive.
(2) If a test drive needs to be conducted off
the station's property, the customer shall be informed.
(3) The inspector shall examine the vehicle
by completing the following tasks:
(a) inspect
the windshield, if equipped;
(b)
inspect for adequate visibility from required mirrors;
(c) inspect for looseness in
steering;
(d) inspect for play in
the brake pedal;
(e) inspect the
horn;
(f) inspect high and low beam
headlights;
(g) inspect headlights
for proper aim;
(h) inspect parking
lights, tail lights, signal lights, brake lights, marker lights, and
reflectors;
(i) inspect for the
proper color of lights;
(j) inspect
tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation;
(k) inspect body and fenders;
(l) inspect battery and electrical
wiring;
(m) inspect exhaust system;
and
(n) inspect master
cylinder.
(4) The
inspector shall examine the vehicle's suspension and undercarriage by
completing the following tasks:
(a) inspect
wheel bearings;
(b) inspect shock
absorbers;
(c) inspect springs;
and
(d) inspect the fuel
system.
(5) The
inspector shall examine the vehicle's braking system by completing the
following tasks:
(a) inspect for loose or
missing lug nuts;
(b) inspect wheel
spokes;
(c) inspect for cracked
wheels;
(d) inspect pads or
shoes;
(e) inspect rotors or
drums;
(f) record the brake
measurements using the online inspection program or on the paper inspection
certificate if not using the online program;
(g) inspect for fluid leaks; and
(h) inspect brake hoses.
(5) The following procedures apply when a
vehicle fails the safety inspection and the inspector is using a paper
inspection certificate:
(a) the inspector
shall complete a full vehicle inspection even after a reject item is
found;
(b) if a vehicle fails an
inspection and no repairs are immediately made at that station, then the
inspector shall give the customer a rejection inspection certificate;
(c) the inspector shall not sign the
rejection inspection certificate;
(d) a customer with a rejected vehicle has up
to 15 calendar days to complete all repairs and return to the same station to
verify repairs at no charge;
(i) customers may
contact the division to request a waiver of additional fees if they exceed 15
days for circumstances beyond their control, such as backordered
parts;
(e) the inspector
shall return the State Tax Commission and owner copies to the division within
45 days of the inspection date for rejected vehicles that fail to return to the
inspecting station;
(f) the
inspector shall document any item rejected and repaired during an inspection as
repaired on the inspection certificate;
(g) any inspector at a station may verify
repairs of rejected items;
(h) if
all rejected items have been repaired, the verifying inspector shall sign the
safety inspection certificate; and
(i) if the verifying inspector is not the
original inspector, the verifying inspector shall sign the safety inspection
certificate, and enter his or her inspector license number on the safety
inspection certificate.
(6) The following procedures apply when a
vehicle fails the safety inspection and the inspector is using an online
inspection certificate:
(a) if all rejected
items have been repaired, the verifying inspector shall sign the safety
inspection certificate;
(b) if no
repairs are made, the inspector shall print the rejection inspection
certification and give it to the customer;
(c) the inspector shall not sign a rejection
inspection certificate;
(d) a
customer with a rejected vehicle has up to 15 calendar days to complete all
repairs and return to any station that conducts online inspections to verify
repairs at no additional vehicle inspection charge;
(i) customers may contact the division to
request a waiver of additional fees if they exceed 15 days for circumstances
beyond their control, such as back ordered parts;
(e) the inspector shall document any item
rejected and repaired during an inspection as repaired on the inspection
certificate; and
(f) any inspector
at a facility may certify repairs made to rejected items.
(7) The following procedures apply when a
vehicle passes the safety inspection and the inspector is using a paper
inspection certificate:
(a) the inspector
performing the inspection shall sign the vehicle inspection certificate;
and
(b) the customer shall be given
the State Tax Commission and owner copies of the inspection
certificate.
(8) The
following procedures apply when a vehicle passes the safety inspection and the
inspector is using an online inspection certificate:
(a) the inspector shall print the vehicle
inspection certificate and give it to the customer; and
(b) the inspector performing the inspection
shall sign the printed inspection certificate prior to giving it to the
customer.
(9) The
following inspection report procedures apply when the inspector is using a
paper inspection certificate:
(a) the report
forms shall include the following information:
(i) date the inspection was
completed;
(ii) owner's
name;
(iii) year and make of the
vehicle;
(iv) vehicle
identification number;
(v)
appropriate notation in any of the repair columns;
(vi) total cost of the repair, including the
inspection fee; and
(vii)
inspection certificate or sticker number;
(b) inspection certificate or sticker numbers
of paper books shall be listed in numerical order starting with the lowest
number and listed in groups of 25;
(c) a separate report form shall be used for
the inspection certificates and for the stickers;
(d) duplicate inspection certificates or
stickers shall be noted as "duplicate" on the report form;
(e) lost or stolen inspection certificates or
stickers shall be listed as "lost or stolen" on the report form;
(f) inspection certificates and stickers
rendered unusable through mishap shall be recorded as "voided" on the report
form and inspection certificates and stickers shall be returned to the Vehicle
Safety Inspection office;
(g)
rejected vehicles that have not returned within 15 days to the original station
shall be included in the report, and the words "rejected," printed on the same
line as the rejected certificate is listed;
(h) failure to submit the required reports
may result in suspension or revocation of a permit; and
(i) the inspector shall return the State Tax
Commission and owner copies to the division within 45 days of the original
inspection date for rejected vehicles that fail to return for
re-inspection.