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What are the RI emissions or smog check requirements for vehicle registration? Rhode Island
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Rhode Island features a three-pronged approach to vehicle inspections that includes safety, emissions, and gas cap testing.
These tests don't necessarily have to be completed before the vehicle registration, but they can be required before you can renew your car's registration.
Should you car pass all the tests, you'll receive an inspection sticker to placed on the windshield.
Your vehicle must pass the safety and gas cap re-tests to qualify for a sticker. If your car flunks the emissions testing, you may be eligible for one of three smog waivers, if it meets certain standards.
These tests don't necessarily have to be completed before the vehicle registration, but they can be required before you can renew your car's registration.
RI Inspection Details
Every two years, most cars must pass all three tests, which can be completed at the same visit to a state-certified inspection location. The tests cost $39.Should you car pass all the tests, you'll receive an inspection sticker to placed on the windshield.
Inspection Exceptions
If you bought your car new from a dealer, you don't need to worry about safety, gas cap, or emissions testing until it reaches 24,000 miles or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Antique vehicles are exempt from testing, along with a few others.Inspection Failures
Those whose cars fail any of the tests qualify for a free re-test if they bring their cars back to the same inspection location within 30 days.Your vehicle must pass the safety and gas cap re-tests to qualify for a sticker. If your car flunks the emissions testing, you may be eligible for one of three smog waivers, if it meets certain standards.
Learn More About the Inspection
Visit the Rhode Island Emissions & Safety Testing site - or call (401) 737-0556 - to get more information about smog check waivers, inspection locations, requirements for diesel vehicles, and related matters.Other RI Register Car Questions
Need some clarification about a car registration issue? Why not call the DMV at (401) 462-4368 and get your answers?Post Comment for "What are the RI emissions or smog check requirements for vehicle registration?"
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