Life can get pretty busy, so for many drivers one of the last things on your mind is making sure your car has been inspected. In New York if you are a car owner you are required to have a safety and emissions inspections once every year. The inspection must be done before the expiration date that is listed on your current inspection sticker and whenever there is a transfer in ownership of the vehicle. States across America require that vehicles are regularly inspected to make sure that vehicles are both safe and do not contribute to air pollution.
In 1990 New York began a campaign known as “Drive New York Clean” under the Federal Clean Air Act which requires New York State to conduct an inspection program to help reduce harmful emissions from most gasoline-powered passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The emissions inspection is done at the same time as the annual safety inspection. Vehicles that fail the emissions inspection may not be able to become registered or, if already registered, the registration may not be renewed.
Regular inspections not only help in overall air quality but ensure motorists drive efficient and safe vehicles that perform better, reduce costly repairs, reduce fuel costs and help extend the life of your vehicle. Inspections must be performed by a licensed inspection station (look for official sign) and must be performed by a certified motor vehicle inspector. You should make sure that your vehicle inspection sticker has not expired and continue to regularly maintain your vehicle.
If the inspection sticker on your vehicle has expired in the past 60 days, you can receive a fine of $50. If the inspection sticker is expired more than 60 days, or you fail to affix an inspection sticker the fine is $100. The mandatory state surcharge is $85, plus additional fees, are added to the fine. Also, a parked vehicle with no inspection sticker, or with an expired inspection sticker, can receive a parking ticket. It is a misdemeanor for an inspector to knowingly issue or for a motorist to knowingly accept an inspection sticker unless a proper inspection has been performed.
Many drivers are worried about getting a ticket for bringing their car in for inspection after expiration date. However there is no automatic penalty if your car is past its inspection and you will only be fined if an officer issues you a ticket. If you have not been issued a ticket for operating an uninspected vehicle, go have your car inspected by an authorized agent and make sure to only operate your vehicle with a valid inspection sticker.
New York is cracking down on unauthorized private inspection facilities that are issuing fictitious inspection stickers. Motorists who do not do their research and affix a fictitious sticker to their car from an unauthorized inspection station are left fighting a $300 ticket, $85 surcharge and possibly 30 days in jail under V&T Law section 306-f. For a second violation the fine is $525 and a third offense the fine is $1125.
To get a replacement inspection sticker you must have your car inspected by either an authorized private inspection facility. If you fail inspection it means that your car is emitting more pollutants than the standard that is required for your vehicle. An inspector will give you an emissions repair report so that if your car fails inspection, you have an opportunity to bring your car to a mechanic to fix the problem and bring your vehicle to the appropriate standards. In the meantime the inspector will issue you a sticker which should give you about a month or two bring your vehicle to emission standards and help you avoid being ticketed by the police.
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor related to your car inspection, ticketed for affixing a false inspection sticker or operating a motor vehicle with a sticker that has expired, an attorney can help you fight the charges. Do not pay the fines and incur the penalties. An attorney can work to help get you a reduction in your case and save you money.
Call Rosenblum Law today to help you fight the charges and get you results! We are available via Email or Toll Free at 1-888-883-5529
This post was last modified on June 11, 2021 8:48 am
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my inspection ticket is more than 60 days i inspected it and it pass i have proof can i plead not guilty and send a copy of the receipt of the inspection sticker also do i get points in my lic
I need to know what exactly you are being charged with. You may contact me to discuss further.
I got a parking violation ticket for expired Inspection sticker more than 60 days (VTL 306B). I am ready to pay the fine, but I want to know - will I get points in my license and reported to DMV? Will this affect my insurance premium? How to avoid getting points on this NO Inspection sticker violation.
You will not get points for this ticket.
I was driving someone else car and got charged with a 306e violation of a fictitious inspection cert being displayed and for driving and uninspected vehicle? whats the odds of jail time? I think I should fight it but I am afraid that would make it worse. Also the person who owns the car said they would go to court with me and say they swapped the stickers between two of there vehicles but they are close family and if they just get a fine that's one thing but I don't want them imprisoned either. what would that odds of that happening be?
Vanessa - due to the nature of the consequences of this violation, I suggest you contact us to discuss in further detail.
I was on my way over to the garage to get my vehicle check engine light off and also get an inspection sticker when I was pulled over for no inspection however my inspection was at 7 months ago in the vehicle was not on the road at the time what is the penalties for that please
George - what was the violation code? Fines vary for this offense depending on what you are specifically charged with.
I was on my way over to the garage to get my vehicle check engine light off and also get an inspection sticker when I was pulled over for no inspection however my inspection was out7 months ago in the vehicle was not on the road at the time, what is the penalties for that please, I'm also operating under the in A2 restricted license with anti blowing device in it.
Hi George, you are currently facing a minimum of $185 fine. Having an expired inspection is not considered a moving violation so it is not considered violation the restriction. If you would like to have your fees reduced please contact our office at 888-883-5529 for a free consultation.
I got a ticket in the 60 days for my I uninspected vehicle 306B, I just got it inspected a week after, should I just play guilty and pay the fine? Or will it be points on my license?
This is a 0 point violation.
I just got an unispected vehincle ticket, 306B. My car inspection was up in September and it is now January.
This is a zero point violation. You can possibly have this resolved by providing the court with a copy of your inspection information.
I am from Vt and was traveling thought the state. the week before I tried to get my vehical inspected but the shop was out of stickers and told me to stop back next week. My inspection is out of date by over 60 days and I plan on getting it inspected in the next week. does it help to have the inspection station state that I was trying to get inspected and there is nothing wrong with my car and they just didn't have any stickers at the moment?
Hello Brian, the information you have provided is not sufficient enough to provide you with assistance. Please contact our office for a free consultation providing all the details at 888-883-5529.
I have no time to go to court. Can I mail the court the inspection proof with the not guilty form?
I suggest you contact the court for the answer to this.
My vehicle registration expired. I went to renew my registration online but my car is not inspected so it will not let me renew.
My car will need to pass through a drive cycle to pass inspection, which can take a few days. However, since my car is not registered, how can I drive it to pass the inspection legally? If i register at the DMV will they provide me with the registration and a ten day temp inspection?
I suggest you contact the DMV for the answer to this question. They will advise accordingly.