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New Hampshire will end annual vehicle inspections and emissions testing for passenger vehicles starting this month, shifting the responsibility for safety and compliance to drivers.
Only 13 states, including Maine, still require annual vehicle inspections.
WGME CBS 13 spoke with several people about the change. Reaction among those polled is mixed: Some welcome the reduced cost and hassle, while others worry about increased risk from neglected vehicle maintenance.
State lawmaker Sam Farrington, a Rochester Republican who supported eliminating the annual inspections, called them “a scam” and argued that they do not enhance safety but can lead to unexpected expenses for vehicle owners.
WGME CBS 13 reported that the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association opposed the change, underscoring the value of safety inspections for road safety.
Even though the annual inspection requirement is ending, New Hampshire drivers must still stay up to date on their vehicle maintenance needs. Police can issue citations to drivers for unsafe vehicles and violations such as pollution emissions, bald tires, or broken lights.
According to the state’s current regulations, vehicles must have a safety inspection conducted within 10 days of registration. Vehicles also have to be inspected annually and each time there is a new owner.
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