state inspection
Mandatory car examination
A state inspection is a mandatory periodic examination of a vehicle to verify it meets safety and emissions standards required by law.
Most U.S. states require annual or biennial inspections before registration renewal.
The inspection typically checks brakes, lights, tires, and exhaust systems: My car failed state inspection because of a cracked windshield.
Also called a safety inspection or vehicle inspection.
- DMVVehicle registration agency
- stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- check engine lightDashboard diagnostic warning lamp
- registrationFormal recording of participation
registration renewal · safety · mechanic · windshield · brakes · brake lights · appointment · renewal · license · garage · headlights · turn signals · tires · certificate · pass · fail · exhaust · wipers
state, inspection, states, stated, stating, statement, statements, stately, stateless