H 358 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

H.358 (An act relating to motor vehicle inspections) limits when noncommercial vehicles fail safety inspections in Vermont. It requires inspection stations to fail a vehicle only if a part or system poses an immediate risk of accident (like faulty brakes), not for minor issues. For non-dangerous problems (e.g., worn tires), stations must provide written documentation to the owner detailing the issue and recommended fixes, with a copy kept in the vehicle. This bill affects all Vermont vehicle owners and inspection stations, taking effect July 1, 2025.
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Michael Boutin
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