This bill proposes significant changes to the vehicle inspection requirements in West Virginia by repealing the existing inspection laws 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Specifically, it removes the requirement for inspections and inspection stickers for these vehicles, as outlined in the repealed sections 17C-16-1 through 17C-16-9.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 fee structure, establishing a West Virginia road security fee of $6 for annual registration renewals and $12 for biennial renewals, which will be collected alongside existing registration fees 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, 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 penalties for operating without a valid certificate. 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