EFFECTIVEVirginiaFeb 1, 2024✓ Human reviewed

Virginia updated motor vehicle safety inspection station and inspector rules

Virginia State Police amendments to 19VAC30-70 took effect February 1, 2024. The package changed inspector training and licensing procedures, station supply ordering and fee processing, treatment of out-of-state vehicles, and multiple inspection criteria including brakes, lighting and airbags.

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What to check

Virginia inspection stations and certified inspectors should use the current State Police inspection manual and procedures for inspector licensing, supply ordering, fee processing and vehicle inspection criteria rather than pre-2024 practices.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Sep 20, 2026
Applies to
General mechanical, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops
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