An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

H.684 gives Vermont owners of noncommercial cars, motorcycles, and light trucks (under 10,000 pounds gross weight) the right to choose whether to repair safety issues found during annual inspections. Instead of automatically failing a vehicle for non-critical safety concerns, inspection stations must now notify owners about potential dangers, list necessary repairs, and provide cost estimates. The bill does not change requirements for emissions or OBD system failures, which still require repairs before passing inspection. This directly affects vehicle owners by shifting inspection outcomes from mandatory failure to mandatory notification for non-critical safety items. The policy change applies to all noncommercial vehicles under 10,000 pounds and takes effect July 1, 2026.