Pennsylvania is considering eliminating mandatory state vehicle inspections by 2025. Currently, all vehicles registered in Pennsylvania must undergo a safety inspection every year. The proposed legislation would eliminate this requirement, leaving it up to individual drivers to decide whether or not to have their vehicles inspected.
There are several potential benefits to eliminating state inspections. First, it would save drivers money. The average cost of a state inspection in Pennsylvania is around $40. Eliminating this expense would free up money for drivers to spend on other things. Second, it would save drivers time. State inspections can take up to an hour to complete. Eliminating this requirement would free up time for drivers to spend on other activities. Third, it would reduce the number of vehicles on the road. Some drivers avoid getting their vehicles inspected because they know they will not pass. Eliminating state inspections would allow these drivers to keep their vehicles on the road, even if they are not in good condition. This could lead to an increase in the number of accidents on Pennsylvania roads.
