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Texas will finally allow you to drive your bucket in peace.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 8:55 am
Posted on 10/3/23 at 8:55 am
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Vehicle inspection no longer required for Texas drivers
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On Aug. 5, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3297 into law, which eliminates regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles.
Drivers must still pay the annual inspection fee of $7.50 but will no longer need to take their vehicle in for inspection prior to registering it. If a vehicle was not previously registered, drivers will pay $16.75 instead and won’t be required to pay the $7.50 fee for the next registration year for the same vehicle.
Only 13 other states have mandatory vehicle inspections since the federal government ended the program requirement in 1976.
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“I just think it defies logic,” said Larry Harris, owner of Larry’s Auto Inspection in Houston. “If nobody is making sure the vehicles are unsafe, there’s going to be some unsafe vehicles on the street.”
Harris, who has operated his shop for 34 years, added the move would take away a large portion of his business now that drivers are no longer required to get their vehicles inspected.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 8:56 am to SlimTigerSlap
My truck is going on 9 years old
I never put an inspection sticker on it
Stickers are for clowns and 5 year olds
I never put an inspection sticker on it
Stickers are for clowns and 5 year olds
Posted on 10/3/23 at 8:57 am to SlimTigerSlap
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Vehicle inspection no longer required for Texas drivers
We don't have them here and they are totally unnecessary.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:01 am to SlimTigerSlap
We need this in Louisiana.
Folks need to responsible for their own rides.
Folks need to responsible for their own rides.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:03 am to SlimTigerSlap
Thank God will still have to pay this tax we didn’t vote for in Louisiana
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:05 am to theunknownknight
No sticker for almost 7 years. No ticket
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:06 am to SlimTigerSlap
I thought Texas already didn't have this.
Further evidence of the suckage level of Louisiana.
Further evidence of the suckage level of Louisiana.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:06 am to SantaFe
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Folks need to responsible for their own rides.
We are when it’s time to foot the bill
But we apparently also have to get approval from the state…
Seems fair
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:10 am to SlimTigerSlap
Every year the legislature tries to get rid of this in Louisiana and every year the LSP cries until it’s dropped.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:10 am to SlimTigerSlap
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Only 13 other states have mandatory vehicle inspections since the federal government ended the program requirement in 1976.
Frickin LA is not opposed to keep taking people's money for this bullshite. Because I absolutely need someone to make sure my window tint isn't too dark so I can be "safe" on the highway. Just a political money grab
This post was edited on 10/3/23 at 9:13 am
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:14 am to SlimTigerSlap
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Drivers must still pay the annual inspection fee of $7.50

Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:18 am to SantaFe
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We need this in Louisiana. Folks need to responsible for their own rides.
While I agree, I was recently stopped for an expired sticker. The deputy gave me a ticket then immediately followed up with info on how to get it thrown out once I got a new sticker. He said he’s not trying to fine me just wants my vehicle legal.
All I had to do was email a picture of the new sticker.
At least even the LEOs are trying to keep you from having to pay the fine AND the cost of the sticker.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:20 am to SlimTigerSlap
Interesting move. I assume they are ending the mandatory emissions tests as well? If you live in these counties you're saving a lot of time and extra money over the $7.50
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Designated counties include: Brazoria, Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson, Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis, and Williamson.
This post was edited on 10/3/23 at 9:36 am
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:20 am to DaBeerz
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No sticker for almost 7 years. No ticket
Be careful. I did the same thing for a while back in 2002. BR Police have a hard on for that shite. If they see you on the road (which is what happened to me) they will pursue you like you robbed 5 banks and kidnapped the president's granddaughter.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:22 am to SlimTigerSlap
Yeah, the action of required inspection is mostly gone unless you live in the most populated counties. Still have to get the emissions test.
Honest question. I drive a diesel vehicle, since this type of fueled vehicle doesn’t get emission tested. Will we still have to bring it somewhere or do we get out of it?
Honest question. I drive a diesel vehicle, since this type of fueled vehicle doesn’t get emission tested. Will we still have to bring it somewhere or do we get out of it?
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:24 am to statman34
I've spent hundreds getting check engine light fixed so I could get an annual sticker. Vehicle runs perfect but light keeps coming on even after repairs.
Changed oxygen sensors more than once but keeps coming back to the same issue.
Changed oxygen sensors more than once but keeps coming back to the same issue.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:27 am to statman34
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Be careful
Don’t live in BR, but it’s pretty obvious I don’t care. There are precautions I take, but doing some repairs on older car I’m going to replace soon will be more than a ticket
This post was edited on 10/3/23 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:31 am to SlimTigerSlap
If you live in certain counties with large populations this law does not apply.
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:32 am to theunknownknight
You enjoy getting pulled over?
Posted on 10/3/23 at 9:33 am to CaptainsWafer
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The deputy gave me a ticket
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He said he’s not trying to fine me
Hmmm…He could’ve just not pulled you over to begin with

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