TRENTON — New Jersey's motor vehicle chief says the state will stop inspecting privately owned motor vehicles for mechanical defects beginning Aug. 1. Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Raymond Martinez said today that vehicles will still be tested for emissions, but not until they're five years old. Martinez said the changes will save the state about $17 million a...
Eric Goebel, Parsons employee, performs the trial pressure tank test at the Ancora Motor Vehicle Inspection station in Ancora, in this 2000 photo. TRENTON — New Jersey's motor vehicle chief says the state will stop inspecting privately owned motor vehicles for mechanical defects beginning Aug. 1.
Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Raymond Martinez said today that vehicles will still be tested for emissions, but not until they're five years old.
Martinez said the changes will save the state about $17 million a year.
New Jersey will become the 30th state that doesn't inspect for mechanical defects.
Martinez said the MVC will continue a public education campaign to encourage motorists to take proper care of their cars and trucks. Police can still cite motorists for equipment problems such as broken headlights or tail lights.
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