SB 868
Removing requirement of inspections and inspection stickers for certain motor vehicles and trailers
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Bill overview
This bill removes the requirement for inspections and inspection stickers for non-commercial motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers in West Virginia. Currently, these vehicles needed to pass annual inspections and receive inspection stickers. The bill establishes a new road security fee added to annual or biennial motor vehicle registrations for these vehicles, with the revenue going to the West Virginia State Police. This change aims to simplify the process for owners of these vehicles while ensuring funding for state police operations.
Key provisions
- Establishes a new ‘West Virginia road security fee’ added to motor vehicle registrations.
- The fee is $6 for annual renewals and $12 for biennial renewals.
- All collected fees will be deposited into the State Treasury and allocated to the West Virginia State Police.
- The bill repeals existing inspection and sticker requirements for non-commercial vehicles.
- Commercial motor vehicles remain subject to annual inspection requirements.
- The bill creates a new article (§17C-16A-1) outlining the revised inspection process.
- The Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police is responsible for overseeing commercial vehicle inspections.
- Dealer exemptions are provided for new vehicles not yet titled or delivered.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- Motor Vehicle Registrants
- West Virginia State Police
- Trailer Owners
- Semitrailer Owners
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Primary sponsor
Stuart
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