New York vehicle safety requirements
Different rules and regulations
for vehicles are practiced and implemented in all the corners of the globe.
These regulations not only ensure safety of the car owner, but also of other
drivers on the road. A car or a light-weight motor vehicle must meet all these
standards, by law, before they can run on the public road. Each and every
vehicle in the New York
state should pass the safety inspection test that is conducted yearly. If the
vehicle is bought outside the New
York state, a maximum of ten days are allowed before
it can be inspected and licensed. The inspection should be done by a certified
motor vehicle inspector in a licensed inspection station.
Brakes and tires
Brakes and tires of the vehicle
are important for the safety of the owner and other drivers on the road.
Therefore, thorough inspection is required to check proper functioning of these
vehicle components. Tires should have sufficient tread that provide additional
friction against slippery roads, especially in rain and snow. Brakes (including
disks, drums and rotors) should be in good working order. The vehicle inspector
might also remove one (or more) tires to get a clear view of the brake pads.
Brake pads should be sufficiently thick and smooth and the inspector might also
test drive your vehicle to ensure that the brakes apply quickly and safely.
Lighting
All the lights of the vehicle
(that include both high and low beam headlights, brake lights, backup lights,
turn signals and license plate light) must be mounted correctly and should be
functioning properly. Any broken, cracked or fused bulb should be changed
before the vehicle can be certified safe for driving.
Glass
A mandatory inspection of the
vehicle glass (windshield glass and mirrors) is required to check for any break
or crack in the glass. Vehicle inspector may also use a digital meter for
checking visible light transmission (VLT) in case of tinted window glasses. VLT
of the vehicle should in compliance with state’s standards for visible light
transmission.
Other items
Several other components of the
vehicle should also be examined during an inspection. These include check
engine indicator, horn, steering, shocks, seatbelt, chassis as well as
windshield, frame, torsion and wheel fasteners. All these vehicle parts should
be intact and working properly.
Fees and policies
There are certain policies and
fees related to the inspection process. An inspector should remove the last
inspection sticker from the vehicle before starting the inspection. A new
sticker cannot be issued if the vehicle fails to clear the inspection test.
Also, the latest inspection sticker must be displayed either on the license
plate or in a particular position on the windshield. Normally, the safety
inspection fee is 10 dollars. If the owner runs the vehicle on the road without
the safety inspection sticker, or after the vehicle registration has expired, a
fine can be issued. The fine may vary 25 dollars to 100 dollars, depending on
the days since expiry.
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