Bill > SB868

This bill eliminates the mandatory vehicle inspection requirement for non-commercial motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers in West Virginia, while maintaining inspection regulations for commercial vehicles. To offset the potential loss of revenue for the State Police, the bill introduces a new "road security fee" of $6 for annual vehicle registrations and $12 for biennial registrations. Commercial vehicles will still be required to undergo annual safety inspections in compliance with federal motor carrier safety regulations, with specific guidelines for inspection stations, certificate issuance, and penalties for non-compliance. The bill defines a commercial motor vehicle as any vehicle used in interstate commerce that meets certain weight, passenger, or hazardous material transportation criteria. For non-commercial vehicles, inspections are no longer mandatory, but the bill emphasizes that vehicles should still be maintained in a safe mechanical condition that does not endanger drivers, occupants, or other highway users. The new road security fee will be collected during vehicle registration and deposited into the State Police account, ensuring that the agency's funding remains consistent despite the elimination of inspection fees.

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