CHARLESTON — When you get your vehicle inspection sticker in West Virginia this year you’ll notice a little increase in the cost but in exchange you’ll get a sticker that lasts for two years instead of one.
State Sen. Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha, got the provisions through the legislature last year. He said Tuesday on MetroNews “Talkline” safety won’t be compromised.
“Many, many states have eliminated the requirement entirely. So the idea from going from one year to two years is not a substantial challenge to folks on roadways,” Stuart said. “Every driver of a vehicle has a responsibility to maintain their car or vehicle in good working order.”
The cost of the annual inspection now goes from $14 to $19. Stuart said the new law is crafted in such a way that State Police, who receive funding through the inspection program, won’t lose money.
“All we did was to take the $3 inspection fee per year and make it $6. So there won’t be any cut in revenue for State Police here,” Stuart said.
The two-year inspection sticker will be available at your regular inspection time, Stuart said.
“When your inspection sticker is up in March or May or September, whenever it happens to be, go get your vehicle inspected ahead of that day and you’re going to get a new vehicle inspection sticker for two years,” he said.
