Frequently Asked Questions

The Most Common PA Safety Inspection Question - Mar 29, 2021 4:51:16 PM

Where is my inspection license? - Feb 07, 2020 11:13:20 PM

Do vehicles fail inspection for a license plate that is detoriorating and becoming difficult to read? - Nov 10, 2019 10:43:48 PM

What vehicles are exempt from PA Safety Inspection? - Aug 20, 2018 11:47:37 AM

Does a church bus require annual or semi-annual inspection? - Mar 10, 2018 1:4:39 AM

What are the different inspection categories and what is required to get each one? - Feb 23, 2018 2:28:49 AM

What is the height allowed for hood scoops to pass PA saftey inspection? - Nov 16, 2017 2:0:8 AM

What vehicles are subject to the Visual Anti-Tampering check of Emissions components as part of PA Safety Inspection? - Oct 21, 2017 1:39:55 PM

Does an inspection mechanic need a school bus endorsement on their CDL to inspect school buses? - Sep 28, 2017 1:8:50 AM

Can you inspect a fleet vehicle that has a annual inspection more than once per year? For example, performing PA Safety inspection each time it is in for preventive maintenance. - May 13, 2017 11:13:45 AM

Does my vehicle fail inspection if the air bag light is on? - Mar 10, 2017 11:36:36 PM

If my inspection expires can I legally drive my vehicle to the inspection station if I have an appointment? - Feb 18, 2017 2:16:41 AM

My mechanic says that my vehicle must be driven 150 miles before it can be inspected, is this correct? - Feb 09, 2017 2:41:53 PM

When does my vehicle expire and is there a grace period if it fails inspection? - Jan 12, 2017 2:28:39 AM

If a LED taillight has one or two of the small LEDs burnt out, does it still pass for inspection? - Oct 22, 2016 12:46:24 PM

If a vehicle gets inspected and the sticker on the vehicle is already expired, what should the new sticker read? - Oct 06, 2016 1:25:5 AM

Everybody Makes Mistakes - but what if it is the Inspection Station? - Aug 27, 2016 11:10:13 AM

If my car fails inspection and I have someone else perform the work, will I have to pay for a second inspection? - Jun 20, 2016 8:51:14 PM

If I move to Pennsylvania from another state, how long do I have to get my Safety Inspection performed? - Apr 13, 2016 1:59:58 AM

What is the procedure for getting the inspection sticker replaced if I get a new windshield? - Mar 05, 2016 9:44:8 PM

Do headlights that are clouded and oxidized fail PA safety inspection? - Feb 05, 2016 1:44:42 AM

What happens if a vehicle is going to be out-of-state and the inspection expires? Does the owner need some kind of waiver? - Jan 06, 2016 2:23:30 AM

Does the installation of an aftermarket exhaust driven turbocharger eliminate the need for a muffler on a diesel pickup truck for PA safety inspection? - Nov 20, 2015 3:45:44 AM

I am beginning to drive for Uber and they are requiring that my vehicle pass PennDot safety inspection. My vehicle is registered and insured out-of-state (NJ). How can I get PA safety inspection performed on my vehicle? - Nov 18, 2015 3:43:0 AM

Do the fog lights on the vehicle have to work for it to pass safety inspection? What about for enhanced safety inspection? - Nov 10, 2015 2:7:47 AM

What is the proper procedure for odometer replacement? - Sep 25, 2014 9:31:27 PM

If I get my car inspected before the old sticker expires, what will my new sticker read? - Mar 11, 2014 2:2:32 AM

How do you use the low range ammeter recommended for trailer inspection? What tool would you recommend and where can you purchase this? - Dec 19, 2013 4:17:17 AM

What make/model headlight aimer is required to meet the minimum requirement for PA safety inspection stations at this time? - Mar 16, 2013 5:47:14 PM