Most states have some sort of vehicle inspection requirement. The idea, of course, is by inspecting and repairing vehicles on a regular basis, unsafe cars and trucks will be kept off the road, and we're all safer for it. Most states' inspection programs were developed with an annual inspection requirement. Many of these programs have been in place for decades, but with state governments facing monumental budget shortfalls some states are taking a second look at inspections to see if there is room to save some money. New Hampshire is the latest in a string of states who are considering a change in their required inspection schedules. Lawmakers there have proposed changing the requirement to a biennial inspection, meaning you would have your car or truck inspected every other year. This would greatly cut down on the amount of paperwork, and ultimately manpower, devoted to vehicle inspections. Many drivers are also in favor of this because, let's face it, getting your car inspected is a hassle. On the other hand, a car or truck could be on the road for as many as two years with a dangerous safety issue.
Do you think a vehicle safety inspection needs to be annual to be effective, or is every other year enough to keep vehicles safe?
