House Bill No. by Representative Bagley proposes significant changes to Louisiana's vehicle inspection requirements. The bill eliminates the state inspection sticker requirement for assembled vehicles, while still mandating that commercial and student transportation vehicles possess a valid inspection sticker. It streamlines the process for law enforcement by allowing citations for unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles without the need for written notices to drivers. Additionally, the bill requires periodic inspections for commercial and student transportation vehicles and repeals the exemption for overweight and oversize mobile homes from inspection requirements when moved by bonded carriers.

The legislation also introduces new stipulations for vehicles registered in parishes subject to federal air quality regulations, ensuring compliance with inspection and maintenance programs. It amends existing regulations by removing the exemption for overweight and oversize mobile homes and mandates emissions inspections for vehicles in compliance with the U.S. Clean Air Act. The bill retains certain provisions regarding inspection fees for commercial and student transportation vehicles while eliminating references to additional charges for emissions inspections. Overall, the proposed law aims to enhance vehicle safety standards and streamline the inspection process while ensuring compliance with federal emissions standards.

Statutes affected:
HB232 Original: 32:1304(A)(1), 32:1306(C), 32:1(A), 32:5(D)(3)