Inspections
- PA State Inspection for cars and light trucks: $49.95
- Annual Trailer Inspection: $49.95
- Emissions Test: $39.95
- Exemption Emission: $17.87
- Replacement Safety Inspection Sticker: $13.00
- Emission Sticker Replacement: $2.00
Frequently Asked Questions about PA State Inspections
What are the inspection criteria for passenger cars and light duty trucks?
Safety inspections for passenger cars and light-duty trucks require that the following items be checked: suspension components, steering, braking systems, tires and wheels, lighting and electrical systems, glazing (glass), mirrors, windshield washer, defroster, wipers, fuel systems, the speedometer, the odometer, the exhaust systems, horns and warning devices, the body, and chassis. For most vehicles in the 42 county, Non-I/M region this safety inspection will also include a Visual Anti-Tampering Check. The Visual Anti-Tampering Check is an examination of the vehicle to see if the required emissions components have been tampered with or removed.
What are the inspection criteria for medium and heavy duty trucks and buses?
Safety inspections for medium and heavy duty trucks and buses require that the following items be checked: suspension components, steering, braking systems, tires and wheels, lighting and electrical systems, glazing (glass), mirrors, windshield washer, defroster, wipers, fuel systems, the speedometer, the odometer, the exhaust systems, horns and warning devices, the body, and chassis.
For more information on PA vehicle state inspections check out the DMV website
