Vermont Inspections Get Smarter, Not Sweeter

Vermont’s push for two-year car inspections stalled this session, but relief may be on the horizon—thanks to a new bill aiming to overhaul inspection standards. Instead of annual checks, lawmakers are targeting smarter, safety-focused inspections that avoid penalizing minor cosmetic flaws like small holes or rust. The DMV’s revised manual, expected by August, could slash repair bills for thousands of Vermonters. While the biennial plan is on hold, advocates vow to bring it back next year—with tweaks to meet federal clean air rules and accommodate electric vehicles. The debate rages on: are yearly inspections truly safer—or just a cash grab for repair shops? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fb9095aed389d39