State Vehicle changing

[Twobravo]

All I know is, over the years several states have dropped the requirement for state vehicle inspections. When I first started driving, my home state of Kentucky didn’t have vehicle “safety” inspections and then they did (for many years) and now they don’t {again}. That tells me, it was something that sounded good at the time but apparently the statistics didn’t bear it out long term. I suspect accidents/injuries/deaths from drunk driving make everything else pale in insignificance.

I agree with stopping the exstorsion because it’s nothing but a racket! Although in Oklahoma we do have a lot of junkass cars and trucks running around that should in no way be on the road! Bumpers missing taillights hanging off, windshields smashed so badly that they have to look out the window to see. Pretty ridiculous.


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[Tnhawk]

In a city which required vehicle inspections, I've seen cars with two space saver spare tires drive past me at interstate speeds. The inspections don't accomplish anything other than increased money for the governments.

 

[kbaxter60]

that's because most people, including myself, won't allow an inspector to even sit on our bikes.
I did have one once have me perform a brake test while he watched, but usually they don't even check the tire tread depth on my bike.

Heh, I took the MSF safety course in WA before we left. One of the requirements was a panic stop. You had to enter a box at a minimum speed (60 mph?) and then stop within the box. One guy in my group they failed. He was pissed and went to try again, getting his back wheel off the pavement. The first "stoppie" I witnessed in person. Good times.

 

[Axxe55]

I agree with stopping the exstorsion because it’s nothing but a racket! Although in Oklahoma we do have a lot of junkass cars and trucks running around that in no way be on the road! Bumpers missing taillights hanging off, windshields smashed so badly that they have to look out the window to see. Pretty ridiculous.


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when people can'texercise personal responsibility or be accountable to make sure their vehicle is safe to operate then someone will step in to make sure they do personally i don't care if their vehicle is unsafe and they kill or injure themselves butmany timeslike drunk drivers they end up killing or injuring innocent people!

 

[TexasRedneck]

My Mustang gets a headlight flash and a horn toot. Then I pay $7 this is good for 4-5 years.

Mine doesn't even GET inspected.

 

[striker55]

when people can'texercise personal responsibility or be accountable to make sure their vehicle is safe to operate then someone will step in to make sure they do personally i don't care if their vehicle is unsafe and they kill or injure themselves butmany timeslike drunk drivers they end up killing or injuring innocent people!

Part of the problem in today's world, some people don't take responsibility, it's the other guys fault.

 

[Axxe55]

Don't most counties have emission inspection?

ETA: I have already posted the answer to this below.

emission test is just about worthless too!

Part of the problem in today's world, some people don't take responsibility, it's the other guys fault.

i agree!

 

[Eli]

Mine doesn't even GET inspected.


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Nice Club Coupe! Is that a late '47 or a '48? I had a '48 for many years, had to sell it a few years back.

Eli

 

[TexasRedneck]

Nice Club Coupe! Is that a late '47 or a '48? I had a '48 for many years, had to sell it a few years back.

Eli

Thanks - '47.....Monte Carlo frame, Camaro front/rear clips & 350 crate engine.....lol

 

[Axxe55]

Thanks - '47.....Monte Carlo frame, Camaro front/rear clips & 350 crate engine.....lol

cool looking car!

 

[kbaxter60]

Hey, fellers, speaking of which, what is the grace period on getting these upated? Mine is getting close.

 

[Fishkiller]

I think it is no inspections tne first two years on a new car. So it appears you are a year out of date

 

[toddnjoyce]

No inspection doesn’t go into effect until 2025 for the counties that can enjoy it. Even when it’s gone, you’ll still have a window sticker for registration.

Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee

Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.

www.texastribune.org

 

[busykngt]

Plus they’ll hit you with a penalty (fine) when you go to get the registration renewed. The only hope of getting out of that is to tell them the car has been up on blocks in your garage and not been driven on the streets.

 

[motorcarman]

Hey, fellers, speaking of which, what is the grace period on getting these upated? Mine is getting close.
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I always get a NO TICKET endorsement on the renewal receipt.
I have 9 cars that get moved around on insurance and tags.
Cars just seem to 'follow-me-home' like 'puppies'!

 

[Brains]

Just kinda stumbled across this one, but it's good news for once. Looks like the leg. passed a bill that repeals the annual vehicle inspection requirement in Texas.

House Bill 3297

 

[dsgrey]

Except for non-attainment zones which will still require the odbc read to pass.

 

[Eastexasrick]

As of 06/01/2023 the following counites will continue testing emission systems yearly. More may be added. If by some miracle a county meets the standard they could be removed from the non-compliant list.

Brazoria, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, El Paso, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson, Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis and Williamson​

 

[TheDan]

@ZX9RCAM

 

[baboon]

I had both the car & truck inspected this morning.