Bill H.358, introduced by Representative Boutin, aims to modify the regulations surrounding annual safety inspections for noncommercial motor vehicles in Vermont. The proposed changes include limiting the reasons a vehicle can fail an inspection to only those parts or systems that pose an imminent danger to the operator or other highway users. Additionally, if a vehicle has parts or systems that are not in good mechanical condition but do not pose an imminent danger, inspection stations are required to provide the vehicle owner with written documentation detailing the condition and recommended actions for repair.

The bill also mandates that this documentation be signed by the vehicle operator or owner, with a copy retained in the vehicle. This approach is intended to enhance vehicle safety while ensuring that owners are informed about their vehicle's condition without facing unnecessary failures during inspections. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-1222