Bill S.105 proposes significant changes to the vehicle inspection requirements in Vermont. Specifically, it exempts motor vehicles weighing 5,000 pounds or less that are less than two years old from annual inspections. Additionally, all trailers and semi-trailers will be exempt from inspections altogether. The bill amends current law to clarify that while most registered motor vehicles must undergo safety and emissions inspections annually, the new provisions will allow certain vehicles to avoid these requirements for a specified period.

The bill also includes amendments to existing legal language, such as the removal of inspection requirements for trailers and semi-trailers, and it specifies that exhibition vehicles from 1940 or earlier are exempt from inspections if they meet certain conditions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Overall, S.105 aims to reduce the regulatory burden on vehicle owners while maintaining safety standards for older vehicles and specific types of motor vehicles.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-1222, 23-1223, 23-4(61), 23-4