Vehicle Inspection Regulations (RSMO 307.350)

Vehicle Inspections

• Registration of a vehicle must be made within 60 days of inspection.
• A vehicle inspection is valid for the entire registration period.

Operation of a Vehicle Without Inspection

• A motor vehicle can be operated without a current state registration license for the purpose of obtaining an inspection, but only over the most direct route between the owner's usual place of residence and an inspection station of the owner's choice.

Newly Manufactured Vehicles

• Newly manufactured vehicles do not require a state inspection for a period of 2 years.

Failure of a State Vehicle Inspection

• If a vehicle fails inspection, the owner has 15 days to make corrections.
• The owner can correct the defects themselves or have them corrected at a place of their choice.
• The vehicle cannot be operated on public highways until a certificate of inspection and approval is obtained.
• Inspecting personnel must inform the owner that they do not have to make corrections at the inspection station.

Practical Application

• Recruits will be provided with examples of violations and must respond with the specific name/title of the violations and the proper enforcement action to be taken.
• Recruits will also be responsible for looking up specific traffic or vehicle equipment regulations and explaining them to the class.