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2020PERIODICINSPECTIONMANUALAgency of TransportationDepartment of Motor Vehicles120 State StreetMontpelier, Vermont 05603-0001dmv.vermont.gov
PERIODIC INSPECTION MANUALOfficial Inspection Station Owner/Operator and Certified Inspection Mechanics:As an official inspection station and/or a certified inspection mechanic, you are agents of the Stateof Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The expectation is that all agents will upholdthe standards outlined in this rule and educate the customer regarding any relevant rejection oradvisory inspection criteria outlined in this manual.The procedures outlined herein should be carefully studied and frequently reviewed by applicableemployees of your organization. Be thoroughly familiar with all the provisions, regulations andlaws contained herein, as full compliance will be required of all concerned.Failure to comply with all provisions, regulations, and laws pertaining to motor vehicle inspectionsmay result in the assessment of administrative penalties, a fine, and/or suspension or revocation ofthe mechanic’s certification or the appointment of an inspection station.Your station number or mechanic’s certification number should be placed on allcorrespondence pertaining to inspections, and such communications should be addressed to:Agency of TransportationDepartment of Motor VehiclesEnforcement & Safety DivisionInspection Unit120 State StreetMontpelier, VT 05603-0001Any inspection station or mechanic needing assistance regarding inspection requirements maycontact the Enforcement and Safety Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles at (802) 8282094 between 7:45 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays.Effective Date19-P63 - Agency of Transportation/Rules Governing Inspection of Motor Vehicles shall becomeeffective January 1, 2020.VN-113 12/2019 MTC1
PERIODIC INSPECTION MANUALTable of ContentsDEFINITIONS .7GENERAL INFORMATION .13PERIODIC SAFETY INSPECTION .13COURTESY INSPECTION (OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES) .13INSPECTION FEES AND REPAIR DOCUMENTATION .13REPORTS, CERTIFICATES, AND SUPPLIES .14REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATION: SPECIFICATIONS .14APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT .14TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS .15CERTIFIED INSPECTION MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS. .16SPACE REQUIREMENTS .16HOURS OF OPERATION .17FLEET INSPECTION STATIONS .18TECHNICAL CENTER CREDENTIALING PROGRAM .18INSPECTION STICKER SECURITY .18STICKER REPLACEMENT AGENTS .19GENERAL PROVISIONS .21CHANGES: NAME, OWNERSHIP, AND/OR LOCATION.21SUPPLIES (STICKERS-NUMERALS) .21AUTOMATED VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM (AVIP) .21VIN PLACEMENT, ASSIGNMENT, AND LOCATION .22REBUILT, RECONSTRUCTED, OR HOMEMADE VEHICLES (CARS AND TRUCKS) .25LOST, DAMAGED, WORN, OR FADED PLATE .25SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION .26CAUSE FOR SUSPENSION/REVOCATION .26CAUSE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AND SUSPENSION .26REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE .28PLEASURE CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK .31INSPECTION STICKER PLACEMENT .31WHEELS AND TIRES .31STEERING AND SUSPENSION .32BRAKE SYSTEMS .34LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.37VN-113 12/2019 MTC2
PERIODIC INSPECTION MANUALREQUIRED MINIMUM LIGHTING .37ADVERTISING SIGNS .39HEADLAMP AIMING .39BEFORE HEADLAMP AIMING .40VEHICLE GLASS .42GLAZING INFORMATION .44VEHICLE INTERIOR .44EXTERIOR - BODY AND SHEET METAL .45MIRRORS .45WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHER .45SHEET METAL/BODY .46FLAPS .46FENDERS .47DOORS .47HOOD .48FLOOR PAN .49TRUCK CAPS AND BED LINERS .49FRAME/UNIBODY – STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS .49ROCKER PANEL .49FRAME COMPONENTS.50EXHAUST SYSTEM .50FUEL SYSTEM .51EMISSION CONTROLS .51CATALYTIC CONVERTER .51FUEL CAP TEST .52ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBDII) TEST .53SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLES .54INSPECTION OF SPECIAL VEHICLES .55MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS .55DEFROSTER AND DEFOGGING DEVICE .56DOOR LATCHES .56FLOOR PAN .56GLAZING .56SIDE AND REAR GLASS .57WINDOW TINTING.57VN-113 12/2019 MTC3
PERIODIC INSPECTION MANUALCRACKS, CHIPS, OR DISCOLORATION .57DRIVER VISIBILITY .57HOOD LATCHES .57INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS .57REARVIEW MIRROR .58SEAT BELTS .58WINDSHIELD WIPERS .58ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM .58BRAKES: SERVICE BRAKES .58CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS .59PARKING/HAND BRAKE .59BUMPERS .59EXHAUST SYSTEM .59FENDERS .59FUEL SYSTEM .60STEERING .60SUSPENSION .60SCRUB LINE .60TIRES AND WHEELS .60ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS.61AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .63ENGINE ENCLOSURE .63FIREWALL.64MOTORCYCLE/MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE/AUTOCYCLE .67STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT .67SUSPENSION .67TIRES, WHEELS, AND RIMS .68FUEL SYSTEM .69EXHAUST SYSTEM .69BRAKES .70CONDITION OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .71ROAD TEST .71LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.72WINDSHIELD/WINDSCREEN .76BODY ITEMS.76VN-113 12/2019 MTC4
PERIODIC INSPECTION MANUALSPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER .77REARVIEW MIRROR .77AUTOCYCLE.77INSPECTION STICKER PLACEMENT .78HEAVY TRUCK AND BUS .81WHEELS AND TIRES .81TIRE INSPECTION – STEERING AXLE ONLY .81TIRE INSPECTION – ALL AXLES .81WHEEL AND RIM INSPECTION .82STEERING MECHANISM AND SUSPENSION .83HEAVY TRUCK STEERING SYSTEM.85SUSPENSION .86HEIM JOINTS – CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES .88COUPLING DEVICES .89LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .91VEHICLE GLASS .96BRAKE SYSTEMS .98HYDRAULIC BRAKES .99PARKING/HAND BRAKE .101AIR SYSTEM .102ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .105FUEL SYSTEM .105EXHAUST SYSTEM .106VEHICLE INTERIOR .106SEATS & SEAT BELT .107BODY AND SHEET METAL .107FLAPS AND FENDERS .107FRAME .108SAFETY DEVICES.109SPECIALIZED VEHICLES .109TRAILERS .111COUPLING DEVICES .111LIGHTING .111BRAKES .112VN-113 12/2019 MTC5
PERIODIC INSPECTION MANUALELECTRIC BRAKES .113EMERGENCY BRAKE .114HYDRAULIC BRAKES .114AIR SYSTEM .116ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .117FRAME .119BASIC FRAME COMPONENTS .119SLIDING SUBFRAME AND REAR END PROTECTION .120SAFETY DEVICES.120FIRE EXTINGUISHER - TRAILER COACHES ONLY .120SCHOOL BUS .122BODY INTERIOR .123THE HANDRAIL INSPECTION TOOL AND PROCEDURE: NUT AND STRING TEST.123EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT .126EMERGENCY EXITS.126DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT .127LAMPS/SIGNALS .128BODY EXTERIOR .129ELECTRICAL/BATTERY .132TIRES, WHEELS, AND RIMS .133ENGINE .134STEERING ALIGNMENT .136SUSPENSION COMPONENTS .140BRAKE SYSTEMS .142DRIVESHAFT/DIFFERENTIAL .147FUEL SYSTEM .149WHEELCHAIR LIFT-EQUIPPED VEHICLES .149APPENDIX A .152APPENDIX B .156APPENDIX C .159VN-113 12/2019 MTC6
PERIODIC INSPECTION MANUALDEFINITIONS49 C.F.R. 570: The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Code of Federal Regulations as itrelates to the inspection of motor vehicles. (23 V.S.A. § 1001(b))Antique Vehicle: Exhibition vehicles 25 years old or older that qualify for “Antique Car” numberplates. (DMV Rules)Authorized Emergency Vehicle: A fire department vehicle, police vehicle, public or privateambulance, and a vehicle to which a permit has been issued pursuant to subdivision 1252(a)(1) or(2) of this title. (23 V.S.A. § 4(1))Autocycle: A three-wheeled motorcycle:1. In which the occupants sit with their legs forward.2. That is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals.3. That is equipped with safety belts for all occupants.Automated Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP): The hardware and software that collectivelyallow for the Inspection Program to collect and disseminate information electronically. (23 V.S.A.§ 1222, 23 V.S.A. § 1229)Certificate of Inspection: The nontransferable inspection sticker (and accompanying number ofexpiration month) that is issued by an inspection mechanic to a vehicle to certify the vehicle hassuccessfully passed all the state's inspection requirements. Any lost certificate of inspection mustbe reported to the DMV immediately. All voided inspections must be documented in the AVIP.All voided stickers are to be returned to the Enforcement and Safety Division of the DMV. (23V.S.A. § 1222, 1223, 1224,1282)Certified Inspection Mechanic: Any individual who is at least 18 years of age and hassuccessfully completed the certified inspection mechanic exam, which indicates that the individualis qualified and capable of conducting safety and emissions inspections of the vehicle(s) for whichhe/she is certified. (23 V.S.A. § 1227)Commercial Fleet Inspection Station: A company or business that has been designated by thecommissioner as an official commercial fleet inspection station. A commercial fleet inspectionstation must have 5 or more motor vehicles registered in the name of the company or business andmeet all the requirements for designation as an official inspection station. Commercial fleetinspection stations are authorized to inspect only those vehicles registered to the company orbusiness. (23 V.S.A. §4 (64))Condition of Vehicle: A motor vehicle, operated on any highway, must be in good mechanicalcondition and must be properly equipped. (23 V.S.A. §1221)Emergency Warning Lamps: Lamps that provide a flashing light to identify an authorizedvehicle on an emergency mission. The emergency signal may be a rotating beacon or pairs ofalternately or simultaneously flashing lamp(s). (23 V.S.A. § 1251, 1252, 1253, 1255)VN-113 12/2019 MTC7
PERIODIC INSPECTION MANUALExhibition: A designation for any motor
Certified Inspection Mechanic: Any individual who is at least 18 years of age and has successfully completed the certified inspection mechanic exam, which indicates that the individual is qualified and capable of conducting safety and emissions inspections of the vehi
