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Vermont Car Inspections Get Smarter | Montpelier News
Vermont’s car inspections are getting a major upgrade—starting August 1, inspectors will only fail vehicles for immediate safety hazards, leaving minor cosmetic flaws like small rust or windshield chips (as long as they don’t impair vision) to be noted, not rejected. This change, driven by lawmakers tired of the financial burden on drivers, aims to keep roads safe without draining wallets. Mechanics support the move, seeing it as a smarter, more practical approach that still prioritizes safety. While the idea of biennial inspections has been floated, it’s not on the table yet—Vermont is…
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