This bill proposes significant changes to the vehicle inspection requirements in West Virginia by repealing existing laws related to inspections for non-commercial motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers. Specifically, it removes the requirement for inspections and inspection stickers for these vehicles, as outlined in the repealed sections 17C-16-1 through 17C-16-9. In place of these inspections, the bill introduces a new West Virginia road security fee of $6 for annual registration renewals and $12 for biennial registration renewals, which will be collected during the registration process and allocated to the West Virginia State Police.

While the bill eliminates inspection requirements for non-commercial vehicles, it maintains the existing inspection protocols for commercial motor vehicles to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The new article, designated as 17C-16A, outlines the responsibilities of the West Virginia State Police regarding the inspection of commercial vehicles, including the issuance of inspection certificates and the establishment of official inspection stations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline vehicle regulations while ensuring that the State Police continue to receive necessary funding through the newly established road security fee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-10-3d, 17C-16A-1, 17C-16A-2, 17C-16A-3, 17C-16A-4, 17C-16A-5, 17C-16A-6, 17C-16A-7, 17C-16A-8, 17C-16-1, 17C-16-2, 17C-16-3, 17C-16-4, 17C-16-5, 17C-16-6, 17C-16-7, 17C-16-8, 17C-16-9