Bill > SB1441

This bill modifies Missouri's motor vehicle safety inspection requirements by changing the age and mileage criteria for vehicle inspections. Specifically, the bill updates the inspection requirements from "ten years of age or less" to vehicles of "model year 2013 or newer" with less than 150,000 miles. The bill maintains the biennial (every two years) inspection requirement for most registered vehicles, with exceptions for historic vehicles, interstate commercial vehicles, and certain other vehicle types. The legislation also clarifies the process for obtaining vehicle inspections, including allowing vehicles to be driven directly to and from inspection stations without current registration. Additionally, the bill retains provisions for voluntary one-dollar donations during vehicle registration to support various funds, including programs for blindness education, organ donation, and Medal of Honor recipients. Violations of the inspection requirements will continue to be treated as infractions, which are typically less serious than misdemeanors. The changes aim to modernize the state's vehicle inspection system by using model year instead of a fixed age calculation and potentially reducing inspection burdens for newer vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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