Motor Vehicle Inspection FAQs
Q: Windshield Criteria
A: Please go to the following website to find information
on Windshield Criteria:
http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/11csr/11c50-2.pdf
http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/11csr/11c50-2.pdf
Q: Replacement Windshield
A: No process for replacement safety inspection sticker -
Maintain windshield replacement receipt in vehicle with white approval certificate.
Q: Airbags
A: Contact the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Air Bag Hotline online at www.nhtsa.dot.gov
or by phone at 800-424-9393.
Q: Bumper Heights
A: Please go to the following websites for more information on Bumper Heights:
http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/11csr/11c50-2.pdf
http://www.moga.state.mo.us/statutes/c300-399/3070000172.htm
http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/11csr/11c50-2.pdf
http://www.moga.state.mo.us/statutes/c300-399/3070000172.htm
Q: Trailer Examination
A: Please go to the following websites for more information
on Trailer Examinations:
http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/11csr/11c50-2.pdf
http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/11csr/11c50-2.pdf
Q: When is my vehicle required to be safety inspected?
A: Please go to the following websites for information on
Safety Inspection:
http://www.moga.state.mo.us/statutes/c300-399/3070000350.htm
View SHP-515
http://www.moga.state.mo.us/statutes/c300-399/3070000350.htm
View SHP-515
Q: How can I find an inspection station?
A:
The Motor Vehicle Inspection Division receives numerous calls and emails
requesting a list of inspection stations for a particular area.
We are unable to recommend one station over another to the citizens of Missouri.
For a list of Official Safety Inspection Stations, click here
Generally, all new car dealerships perform inspections. Many garages that repair
vehicles are licensed to perform inspections. They will display a large yellow
sign with black lettering designating them as an official inspection station.
If you are still unable to locate an inspection station, you may want to contact
the
Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit nearest you for further assistance.
Q: How often must I get a vehicle inspection?
A:
View SHP-515
Q: What equipment is checked during a safety inspection?
Q: What are the fees for the inspection?
A: Inspection stations may charge a fee of up to $12.00
for passenger vehicles and trucks, and $10.00 for motorcycles.
Q: What if the Missouri inspection expires while my vehicle is in another state?
A: You will be allowed to register your vehicle with the
Department of Revenue's Motor Vehicle Bureau while residing out of state temporarily, without
obtaining a safety inspection. A safety inspection must be obtained within ten (10) days of
the vehicle returning to the state.
