Can I get my VA car inspected in NC?

NC inspectors can’t perform a VA inspection. NC police can’t enforce VA’s safety inspection requirements. Next time you drive into VA, though, make getting an inspection a priority. You can get pulled over in VA for the inspection being expired.

Is VA doing away with state inspections?

The bill will go into effect July 1, 2020. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Northam issued an executive directive suspending the enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program from March 12, 2020, to July 31, 2020.

Is there a grace period for car inspection in VA?

There is no grace period. You may have a safety inspection performed on your vehicle regardless of what state it is registered in. Otherwise, once you have registered a vehicle with the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state of Virginia, it must be inspected immediately.

What vehicles are exempt from inspection in NC?

Vehicles are exempt from emissions inspections under the following conditions:

• Some light-duty vehicles less than 3 years old or have fewer than 70,000 miles.
• ​Vehicle is 20 years old or older​​
• Diesel-operated.
• Registered as a farm vehicle.

How old does a car have to be to not be inspected in North Carolina?

30 years old
Vehicles more than 30 years old are exempt from the annual safety inspection.

Can I get pulled over for expired inspection in VA?

An expired inspection or registration sticker can only get you pulled; however, it has to be at least four months late.

What year cars have to be inspected in North Carolina?

Yes. Any 1996 and newer vehicle meeting North Carolina’s Safety and Emission Inspection Program requirements can have the vehicle inspected along with paying all associated fees for the inspection.

How long can you drive with expired tags in North Carolina?

Although an individual can legally operate their vehicle up to 15 days after their registration expires (“valid through” date), the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle charges a late fee up to $25 on all registration renewals paid after the license plate’s expiration date.