These US States Don’t Require An Annual Vehicle Inspection

I do know for us automobile enthusiasts, state vehicle inspections can look like a little bit of a hassle that gets in the way in which of us having fun with our unsafe crap, but in a number of ways, they’re vitally vital for ensuring what we drive is not deeply unsafe for us, the people around us or the environment as a complete. The overwhelming majority of states seem to acknowledge this, but not all of them have. Just 14 states currently have no yearly vehicle inspections to talk of, so when you’re a automobile enthusiast with a more libertarian view of things, perhaps that is where you must go.

For everybody else, I’m breaking down what states (or certain parts of states) require what inspections, how often they’re required and what those inspections entail. As with every thing on this country, results may vary greatly depending on the state you are in. Hell, they even vary depending on what county you are in. Anyway, let’s take a look at which states require and do not require vehicle inspections.

These states require owners to get their vehicles inspected in some capability every two years, though it won’t be in each a part of the state. Don’t be concerned, I broke all of it down for you.

• Arizona – Emissions inspections for the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas
• California – Emissions inspections in 41 of 58 counties for out-of-state cars or in-state vehicles seven years or older
• Colorado – Emissions inspections in 9 out of 64 counties, with some exceptions for vehicles 7 years old and newer
• Connecticut – Emissions inspections for all vehicles
• Delaware – Safety and emissions inspections for all vehicles
• District of Columbia – Emissions inspection for all vehicles
• Idaho – “Periodic” emissions inspections for Lake and Porter counties
• Maryland – Emissions inspections for 13 out of 23 counties
• Missouri – Safety inspections for the entire state, with emissions inspections for the St. Louis metro area
• Recent Jersey – Emissions testing required for all vehicles five years and older
• Recent Mexico – Emissions testing for all vehicles in Bernalillo County
• Ohio – Odd/even emissions testing for the Cleveland metro area
• Oregon – “Periodic” emissions inspections for the Portland and Medford metro areas
• Rhode Island – Safety and emissions inspections are required for all vehicles
• Utah – “Periodic” emissions testing for Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties
• Wisconsin – emissions inspections for Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha counties

In the event you thought biennial inspections were communism, just wait until you see this list of states that require annual inspections. I’m kidding, after all. It’s probably higher that we all know our cars are roadworthy, no? Regardless, here’s what we’re working with:

• Georgia – Emissions inspections for the Atlanta metro area
• Hawaii – Safety inspections for all vehicles
• Louisiana – Safety inspections are required for all vehicles. That is along with annual emissions inspections for the Baton Rouge metro area and Brake tag inspections for Recent Orlease area vehicles
• Maine – annual safety inspections for all vehicles, and annual emissions inspections for vehicles in Cumberland County
• Massachusetts – safety and emissions inspections for all vehicles
• Nevada – emissions inspections required for urban areas of Clark and Washoe counties
• North Carolina – Safety inspections are required for all vehicles, and emissions inspections are required for 22 out of 100 counties
• Pennsylvania – safety inspections are required for all vehicles, and emissions inspections are required in 25 out of 67 counties
• Texas – Safety inspections are required for all vehicles, and annual emissions inspections are required for giant urban areas
• Vermont – safety and emissions testing for all vehicles
• Virginia – safety inspections required for all vehicles, with biennial emissions testing for urban and suburban areas of northern Virginia
• West Virginia – safety inspection required for all vehicles