Vehicle Equipment/Inspection Regulations

What's the acute area of the windshield?

8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high

What are clearance lamps?

Lamps that show the overall width and height of a vehicle on trucks and buses 80 inches or more in width

What's a commonwealth inspection station?

An inspection station that can inspect all types of federal government vehicles space permitted

What's the critical area of the windshield?

The area that the windshield wiper cleans

How many pounds does a heavy truck or trailer start at?

17,001 pounds for truck 10,001 for trailer

What are identification lamps?

Lamps used in groups of 3 in a horizontal row to show that the vehicle is over 80 inches or more in width

What's the maximum pounds for a light truck?

11,000 pounds

What's the weight range of a medium truck?

11,001-17,000 pounds

These kind of vehicles do not get safety inspection

A classic motor vehicle, an antique vehicle, a motorized pedal cycle, a street rod, a school bus over 11,000 pounds, a bus with a seating capacity of 27 or more, a trailer that weighs 3,000 pounds or less

What is a trail?

The distance measured in inches between the point at which the steering axis of a motorcycle intersects with the ground infront of the motorcycle and the point at which the forward limit of the wheel base intersects with the surface below the motorcycle

For class one safety inspection how heavy of a trailer can I inspect?

10,000 pounds or less

What is a semiannual inspection?

School buses and passenger vans that are used to transport persons that are employed to their company

What is an annual inspection?

All vehicles including motor homes more than 17,000 pounds

What is inspection of vehicle reentering this commonwealth?

A vehicle that has been outside of this commonwealth for 30 days or more is not required to be inspected until 10 days after reentering this commonwealth

When new vehicle is purchased and is brought into this commonwealth how many days do you have to get inspected?

10 days from the sale date

If a vehicle is from another state can it be inspected in this state?

Yes only if the vehicle meets inspection requirements

What is an MV-427 form?

An application for an official inspection station to send to the bureau to start a new station, or change of ownership or change of location or change of post office address

What are the requirements of bond or proof of insurance?

10,000 dollars for each place of business to cover vehicle owner damage, the bond or proof of insurance shall be renewed each year, if bond or insurance is cancelled that cancels your right to inspect vehicles

How old do you have to be to sign for an applicant?

18 years or older

What are the requirements of approval?

English comprehension, issuance of certificate which means no inspection shall be made unless a certificate of appointment has been issued to and is promptly displayed at the station

What are required certifications and station signs?

A certificate of appointment for each type of station approved for the location, a sign clearly stating a fee for inspection in which the fees will vary on different vehicles, an official inspection station sign outside of the garage that is clearly visible that has a keystone design and if the sign is hung from a bracket the sign has to be double faced

What are the requirements for an inspection area?

The floor inspection area shall be at level no more than 1% slope from side to side, also free from obstructions such as shelves, workbenches, machinery, and stairways

What are the minimum requirements for a general inspection station?

12 feet wide by 22 feet long if station uses an approved headlight aimer, 12 feet wide by 43 feet long if station uses an approved headlight aiming screen

What are the minimum requirements for a motorcycle inspection station?

10 feet wide by 18 feet long with a headlight tester or 10 feet wide by 32 feet long with a headlight aiming screen

What are the minimum requirements for a trailer inspection station?

12 feet wide by 55 feet long

What are the tools and equipment required for inspections?

Micrometer gauge that measures in 1/1,000 inch, a tread depth gauge, brake lining gauge, a paper punch with a minimum diameter of 1/4 of an inch and a maximum diameter of 3/8 of an inch

What are the hours of an inspection station?

Minimum of 40 hours unless the bureau approves for less hours which can't be less than 10 business hours between 7am and 8pm Mon-Fri

How many inspections is an inspector allowed to do an hour?

No more than 2 vehicles other than motorcycles per hour and no more than 3 motorcycles per hour

What are the requirements to be a certified inspection mechanic?

Must be 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, completed an approved certification course

How long is an inspection mechanic certified for?

No more than 5 years

What is a code 1 inspection license?

Inspection of passenger cars, trucks 17,000 pounds or less, and trailers less than 10,000 pounds

What is a code 2 inspection license?

Inspection of motorcycles

What is a code 3 inspection license?

Inspection of trucks over 17,000 pounds, trailers over 10,000 pounds, and buses

What is a code 4 inspection license?

Inspection of all vehicles

What is a code 5 inspection license?

Inspection of passengers cars, trucks, and trailers class 1 and 2

What is a code 6 inspection license?

Inspection of motorcycles, heavy trucks, trailers, and buses

What is a code 7 inspection license?

Inspection of all passenger cars, trucks, and trailers

What is the eligibility of a fleet inspection station?

When a station owns or leases at least 15 or more vehicles, fleet inspection stations certificate can be cancelled if number of vehicles owned or leased falls below 15

What is an MV-480 sheets?

Record sheets or report sheets for recreational and utility trailers, and motorcycles

What is a required tool for motorcycle inspection stations?

Spoke wrench, trueing stand, photoelectric headlight Aimer

How far from the shop can you install stickers?

100 feet and on the same side of the street as the station

Where is the inspection sticker location on a motorcycle?

On the left side/traffic side of front fork, on the left side/traffic side of front fender, on a plate attached by weld or rivets on the left side/traffic side

On trailers where is the inspection sticker location?

The left front traffic side of the trailer approximately 6 feet high if possible

For an annually inspected vehicle a sticker may not be issued for how many months past original inspection sticker?

No more than 15 months

For a semiannually inspected vehicle a sticker may not be issued for how many months past original inspection sticker?

9 months

What is an MV-480 form?

Trailers and motorcycles shall be recorded on this form

What kind of records should be kept for MV-431 or MV-480 forms?

The original inspection report or work order

What is an MV-431 form?

All motor vehicles shall be recorded on this form

What is the maximum fee for exchanging inspection stickers?

$2 plus the fee paid to the department

What is an MV-500 form?

A form that the owner is allowing to purchase new stickers

What is an MV-436A form?

Form needed to order new stickers for vehicles

What can happen if you steal, lend, give, or sell an inspection sticker?

First violation 1 year, second violation permanent

What happens if you don't have the required tools or equipment for inspection?

First violation loss of inspection license until tools are bought or repaired, second violation 2 months suspension, third violation 6 months suspension

What is the min amount of vehicles a fleet inspection station must have

15

How many days do you have to inspect a newly purchased vehicle

10 days

What are the 3 types of inspection stations

General/fleet/common wealth

What additional tools does a trailer inspection station need

Low range am meter

Under what circumstances should a new safety sticker not be affixed to a vehicle with a temp sticker

1.No emission sticker or isn't good 4 more then 90 days 2. If the temp sticker had expired 3. If vehicle is in obviously unsafe condition 4. If you didn't do original temp inspection

Where does replacement need to be written

Back of sticker and my-431 form

What forms does a customer need for replacement sticker

Registration card, insurance card,old sticker

What is the min tire tread

2/32 for vehicles under 10,000 pounds 4/32 if over 10,000

What do you look for when doing visual check for inspection

Cats, Exhaust has recirculation EGR, positive crankcase ventilation PCV, fuel inlet restrictor, air pump, evap control systems

For steering column what is the max free play aloud

16 inch steering wheel-2inches

18inch wheel -2 1/4 inch

20inch wheel- 2 1/2 inch

22inch wheel- 2 3/4 inch

How many hood latches are required

2/ hood pins do not count