The bill S.105 proposes significant changes to the inspection requirements for motor vehicles and trailers 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, these new exemptions will apply to the specified categories of vehicles.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that maintain inspection requirements for school buses and motor buses, which will continue to be inspected twice a year. It also updates the definition of a storage trailer, ensuring that it is in good mechanical condition when moved on public highways, but does not require an inspection sticker. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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