X. The Safety Enforcement Section requests that stations have at least two (2) mechanics certified for each business location; AA. The face of the rejection certificate will be stamped with the number of the month in which the vehicle was inspected. A muffler cannot have a cut-out bypass, or similar device which allows fumes to escape. The provisions of LAC 55:III,805.E.1.j shall only apply to inspections stations located in the nonattainment area; (Note: Government vehicles are exempt from furnishing proof of insurance.) The petition shall also contain the person's full printed name, the complete physical and mailing address of the person, and a daytime telephone number. b. Safety inspections are required annually for all vehicles. **********************end LAC 55.III.819**************ec9s***LAd11***cxi*** The days and hours of operation must also be displayed. For additional questions regarding the LA motor vehicle inspection program, contact the Louisiana State Police (LSP) at (225) 925-6113. A mechanic inspector shall notify the Safety Enforcement Section immediately of such suspension, revocation, or cancellation of his operator's license; 3. LAd11835. Webbing shall not be split, frayed or torn. 3. use only employees authorized by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections to perform the actual inspection of motor vehicles; Walk-ins will not be accepted at Troop L during the construction for safety reasons. The provisions of LAC 55:III.805.E.1.k shall only apply to commercial motor vehicle inspection stations; If the petition seeks an order or ruling on any action, order or decision of the Department, including the issuance or denial of any license, permit, certification, authorization or approval, the person submitting the petition shall notify all persons specifically named in the action, order or decision, if the person submitting the petition is not one of the named persons. Motor Vehicle Inspection Forms. Proper contact of the blades with the windshield is required. 32:361.1. Headlamp adjustments are included in the inspection of a vehicle as stated in L.R.S. When all conditions have been met, the station license will be delivered to the station by a Safety Enforcement Officer appointed to supervise the station. 1304. It is 8 1/2" x 11", the size of a standard piece of paper. a. 2. DD. All vehicles manufactured after December 31, 1972, must be equipped at the factory with a left-hand, outside rearview mirror. The station license will be presented to any law enforcement officer upon demand. The mileage at which the rejection will expire will be placed on the face of the certificate. Only one missing or defective bolt, nut or lug is allowed except on a four-hole pattern wheel. 1. D. The Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Station License may be revoked if any station owner, operator or employee fails to achieve and maintain a priority standard of service to the motoring public. var emailHost = "la.gov" Louisiana Highway Safety Commission - Child Passenger Safety, Locations for Child Seat Fitting Stations by Parish, Copyright 2010 Department Any after market auxiliary lamp installed on a vehicle that is designed to emit white light or any auxiliary lamp mounted facing forward must be covered when used on public streets and highways. An approved mechanic inspector residing in a bordering state or those on active military duty shall furnish a valid operator's license from their resident state along with a copy of their driving record. The owner/operator is responsible for his employees in this respect; i. abide by the inspection laws, rules, regulations and/or procedures. Single unit vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds shall have a braking distance of 30 feet. Per the Louisiana State Police record retention schedule, official reports and photos pertaining to crashes worked by Louisiana State Police are stored on the website as far back as five (5) years from the current date. 1. 4. c. fertilizer distributors or spreaders are exempt from brake requirements. Approved by EPA September 26, 2002 (67 FR 60594) effective September 26, 2002 (LAd11). 2. Seat belts shall operate and adjust as originally intended. C. Minimum Requirements for a Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (318) 741-7414 When this condition exists, no license plate is present. The $10 state inspection fee is required to be paid annually and is divvied out three ways: $4.75 goes to state-certified stations that perform the inspections; $4 goes to Louisiana State Police . b. Discover the steps for both available . 4. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. C. The Department may immediately and temporarily suspend the license of a Motor Vehicle Inspection station prior to providing an administrative hearing when it is determined that the station has violated any of the provisions of LAC 55:III.819. Outline:Subchapter A. General801. G. Lighting System BATON ROUGE, La. 1. Proof of Current Liability Insurance: Must be shown to the mechanic inspector. Residents of these areas are required to comply with the municipal ordinances of periodic inspections of the area in which they reside. F. Parking Brakes Official motor vehicle inspection station operators and employees should be courteous and patient when explaining that the requirements of the motor vehicle inspection laws are designed to promote safety. Motor Vehicle InspectionsSubchapter A. General801. 4. evaporative emission control system (charcoal canister, hoses, wires, and control valves); and Excessive play, tightness, binding or jamming shall not be allowed. All public Motor Vehicle Inspection stations will be required to display an official Motor Vehicle Inspection sign which must be purchased from the Safety Enforcement Section. LAd11 A. A current certificate of insurance, motor vehicle liability insurance policy (or duplicate of the original) or a binder for the same is acceptable. The VIN must agree with Certificate of Registration and the insurance document. C. Effective January 1, 2002, and in addition to the requirements outlined in Subsections A and B of this Section, the performance of Onboard Diagnostic (OBD II) system checks will be required on all 1996 and newer model year gasoline-fueled passenger cars and gasoline-fueled trucks (10,000 pounds gvwr or less) registered in the five parish non-attainment area, except those model year vehicles exempted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality pursuant to R.S. 5. The owner or operator of the rejected vehicle is allowed this thirty (30) day period to make the necessary repairs or replacements which will place the vehicle in compliance. D. Brakes Section III-805 - Requirements. S. Windshields Troop News Releases Should a person, firm or corporation currently operating a motor vehicle inspection station make application to add commercial inspections at their location, a thorough investigation and evaluation of the performance of the existing station will be conducted. 5. Every Motor Vehicle Inspection station will be required to have an adequate supply of certificates on hand at all times. 2. 1. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. The inspection shall include the adjustment of headlights when needed and if mechanically practical. (318) 741-7411 10. The manufacturer's emission control label located under the hood consists of a schematic diagram of the original emission control components installed on the vehicle. G. Requirements for Approval of Mechanic Inspectors. How much do the vehicle inspections cost? (225) 754-8524 4. evaporative emission control system (charcoal canister, hoses, wires, and control valves); and P3445 Hi-Tech Car Care 1501 Florida Blvd. The Deputy Secretary or his designee shall base the order or ruling on the documents submitted including the petition and legal memoranda. e. All vehicles which display a public license plate are exempt from presenting a registration certificate and proof of insurance. Vehicles manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1969, must be equipped with no more than two (2) backup lamps. The month that a certificate is issued shall be indicated by an insert placed in the appropriate area of the certificate. This SIP Citation Was Last Modified on: 10/18/2002803. b. numerical stamps (#1 through #12) one inch (1") in size, an X stamp, and a black indelible ink stamp pad; d. Every 1963 or later model year motor vehicle shall be equipped with brakes on all wheels. The vehicle operator must also sign the log report indicating the vehicle is covered by liability insurance. LAd11 4. V. Fenders The louisiana vehicle inspection stations locations can help with all your needs. (Inspection/rejection certificates can only be placed on an inspected vehicle.) 4. 1. LAd11803. All inspection and rejection certificates are the property of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections and must be safeguarded against loss. E. L.R.S. Headlamp adjustments are included in this charge. The mirrors should not be cracked, pitted or clouded to the extent that the driver's vision would be obscured. The anti-tampering inspections also serve to discourage illegal tampering with the vehicle's emission control system, thereby resulting in additional reductions of vehicular emissions in Louisiana. f. Vehicles carrying forest products in their natural state shall not be required to have a brake on the drag axle if the wheels of the drag axle touch the ground only when the vehicle is loaded. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, Safety Enforcement Section, LR 25:2424 (December 1999), amended LR 27:2260 (December 2001). . LAd11Chapter 8. 3. Trailers shall be inspected for fenders, lights and brakes where applicable. 2. 2. 4. Superseded by revisions approved by EPA November 13, 2006 (72 FR 66113) SIP effective January 12, 2007 (LAd22). The failure to make a timely written request as provided in LAC 55, Part III, Chapter 8, 805 shall result in such action, order, decision, or denial becoming final and no longer subject to review. In the United States, vehicle safety inspection and emissions inspection are governed by each state individually. However, if there is no other official MVI station within twenty-five (25) miles of the applicant location, the required operation period shall be thirty (30) days; The operator's license number must be taken from the driver's license and not from the registration. . These copies must be available for inspection by any law enforcement Officer. An official website of the United States government. var email = "William.Huggins" If auxiliary lamps are not properly covered, the inspector shall reject the vehicle. The only reason we still have motor vehicle inspections in La. f. Buses, regardless of the number of axles, not having a manufacturer's gross weight rating shall have a braking distance of 40 feet. j. when changing employment from one inspection station to another, the mechanic inspector shall return the old mechanic inspector license and be re-certified at the new place of employment by a Safety Enforcement Officer before performing any inspections at the new location. of Public Safety & Corrections, Public Safety Services ::: Louisiana State Police, Louisiana State Analytical and Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE), File a Report of Suspicious or Criminal Activity. Definitions. Inspected items must be in proper condition and adjustment such that the item does not pose an unsafe condition as to endanger any person or property. The acute area is directly in the driver's line of vision in the center of the driver's critical area. 32:1301 et seq., or any other statute, or the applicability or validity of any rule, regarding the inspection of motor vehicles as provided in Louisiana Motor Vehicle Inspection Law shall submit a written petition to the Deputy Secretary for the Department. a. (866) 853-6580 A vehicle's policy identification card or photocopy of the same may also be accepted. As promulgated in theLouisiana Registerat LR 25:2433 (December 20, 1999). The vehicle's doors will be inspected as follows. They must be constructed of tubing comparable to or exceeding the thickness of the original equipment. As amended in theLouisiana Registerat LR 27:2260 (December 20, 2001). If the vehicle comes equipped with a high mount brake lamp, it cannot be obscured by any after market item unless it is replaced with a comparable lamp as originally equipped and visible from the rear of the vehicle. c. Vehicles which display either a dealer plate or a temporary cardboard plate with green lettering on a white background are exempt from presenting a registration certificate. LAd11 15. properly inform all employees of the rules and regulations set forth herein. B. Child Safety Seat Inspections are conducted at Troop A every Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M . D. Every motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer and pole trailer registered in this state shall bear a valid safety inspection certificate issued in the State of Louisiana. 1. Must have at least forty percent (40%) light transmission. A valid out-of-state driver's license is acceptable. 2. Torn between two businesses? The station owner/operator is responsible for all violations concerning the operation of his/her station including the actions of his/her mechanic inspectors; If we can assist you in any way, or if you have questions concerning Troop G, please contact our Public Information Officer at (318) 741-7411. Acute Area. The lens covering the stop lamp must be of an original type not broken, cracked or missing any portion which allows white light to be emitted to the rear of the vehicle. The smog check fee is $18 and is valid for one year. C. Motorcycles. The main reason to verify a VIN number in OH is to ensure that the vehicle identification number (VIN) shown on a car matches the one outlined on its title. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading killer of children in the United States. No inspection station shall be appointed as an official Motor Vehicle Inspection station until all of the requirements have been met. We will ensure the safety and security of the people in the state through enforcement, education, and providing of other essential public safety services. The vehicle will be rejected if any of the inspected parameters are found disconnected or tampered with. Retired . INSPECTION TIMES: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. **********************end LAC 55.III.817******************ec9s****cxi** Governor Ralph Northam has issued an executive order suspending enforcement of inspection stickers, updating expired driver's licenses and registering a new vehicle. c. A certificate from the state treasurer indicating a deposit was made to the state. On the effective date of the change, all inspections will cease under the former Motor Vehicle Inspection station license. e. Combination of a two-axle towing vehicle and a trailer with a gross trailer weight of 3,000 pounds or less shall have a braking distance of 40 feet. Only authorized commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection stations will be permitted to purchase commercial inspection certificates. No cracks, deformation or excessive flexure is allowed. a. The public Motor Vehicle Inspection station's week will begin on Saturday and end at the close of business on the following Friday. b. only affix inspection certificates to an approved vehicle. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, Safety Enforcement Section, LR 25:2433 (December 1999). 1. Program Description . (985) 893-6252 In lieu of the inspection information, the word "lost" or "stolen" must be noted on the weekly/monthly report by that certificate number. 6. a. always properly and thoroughly conduct an official inspection of vehicles presented for that purpose; 3. When a vehicle is presented for inspection and fails to pass the safety standards, the current fee will be charged for the service of inspecting the vehicle. 2. 2. 4. Public Station. Trooper Christian ReedPublic Information Officer (PIO), Troop A is conveniently located in East Baton Rouge Parish at the intersection of Highland Road and Interstate 10. Office of State Police, Transportation and Environmental Safety Section, with LDEQ providing oversight, data collection support, and liaison activities. E. Each official Motor Vehicle Inspection station shall give priority to customers seeking motor vehicle inspections. 1. Frequency: Every 2 years. Approval as an Inspection Station Tires without tread wear indicators shall have twothirty seconds inch (2/32") tread remaining when measured in any two (2) adjacent major grooves at a minimum of three (3) locations spaced approximately equal distance around the major tire groove. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360 interactive panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle and air (in beta), or public transportation. Missing anchor bolts are not permitted. 1. However, this provision does not apply to trailers or trucks with more than two (2) axles. 1. Anchorages shall be secure. d. Single unit vehicles with a manufacturer's gross weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more shall have a braking distance of 40 feet. LAd11813. Every motor vehicle, other than motorcycles or motor driven cycles, shall be equipped with brakes adequate to control movement of and to stop and hold movement of such vehicle. Many injuries and deaths can be prevented by properly using car seats. All tires must be for highway use. This SIP Citation Was Last Modified on: 10/17/2002819. var emailHost = "dps.la.gov" Vehicles that fail any component of emission testing must be repaired or the failure resolved before a valid inspection sticker can be issued for the vehicle. c. MVI station location must comply with zoning codes. In this area, any star larger than two inches (2") in diameter; two (2) or more stars larger than one and one-half inches (1 1/2") in diameter and two (2) or more cracks which extend more than eight inches (8") in length will not be allowed. 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