Virginia State Police Motor
Vehicle Safety Inspection
Manual Overview
2025-2026
Final Exam Questions with
Verified Answers | Grade A+ |
New Version
,What standards must vehicles comply Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable
with during inspection? on the date of manufacture.
What authority governs the rules and Chapter 10 (§ 46.2-1000 et seq.) of Title 46.2 of the
regulations of the Official Motor Code of Virginia.
Vehicle Inspection Program?
What is the goal of the Official Motor To assure all Virginia registered vehicles are
Vehicle Inspection Program? mechanically safe to operate over the highways.
What must official inspection stations Comply with the rules and regulations and issue
do according to the regulations? approval certificates only to compliant vehicles.
What is the code section that outlines 19VAC30-70-1.
the purpose and authority of the
inspection program?
What is the contact address for Safety Division, Department of State Police, P.O. Box
inquiries about the Virginia Motor 27472, Richmond, Virginia 23261.
Vehicle Safety Inspection Manual?
What is the significance of the date It is the approval date of the Virginia Motor Vehicle
March 17, 2026, in the manual? Safety Inspection Manual.
What is the purpose of the Corrective To address and rectify issues identified during
Action Procedures outlined in the vehicle inspections.
manual?
,What are Class I Offenses in the Serious violations that may lead to immediate
context of the inspection manual? suspension of inspection privileges.
What is the focus of Part II of the Inspection Requirements.
manual?
What does 19VAC30-70-10 cover? General Inspection Requirements.
What is the page range for the Pages 32 to 36.
section on Official Inspection Station
Requirements?
What does Part III of the manual Inspection Requirements for Passenger Vehicles and
address? Vehicles Up to 10,000 Pounds (GVWR).
What is the focus of 19VAC30-70-80? Inspection Requirements for vehicles up to 10,000
pounds.
What is the purpose of the section on To outline specific safety inspection criteria for
Inspection Requirements for motorcycles.
Motorcycles?
What does Part V of the manual Inspection Requirements for Trucks and Other
cover? Vehicles Over 10,000 Pounds (GVWR).
What is the page range for the Pages 131 to 139.
section on Inspection Procedure for
Heavy Vehicles?
, What is the focus of 19VAC30-70- Service Brakes inspection requirements.
450?
What does the manual state about It includes specific guidelines for the inspection of
the inspection of specialty vehicles? specialty vehicles.
What is the purpose of the section on To outline the fees associated with the inspection
Fees in the manual? process.
What are Rejection Stickers used for? To indicate that a vehicle has failed the inspection.
What is the significance of the term It refers to a system for conducting inspections
'Automated Motor Vehicle Inspection using automated technology.
Program'?
What does 19VAC30-70-300 cover? Seat Belts and their definitions.
What is the focus of the section on To ensure these components meet safety standards
'Hood Latch System; Batteries'? during inspections.
What is the page range for the Pages 73 to 78.
section on Tires; Wheels; Rims?
Vehicle Safety Inspection
Manual Overview
2025-2026
Final Exam Questions with
Verified Answers | Grade A+ |
New Version
,What standards must vehicles comply Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable
with during inspection? on the date of manufacture.
What authority governs the rules and Chapter 10 (§ 46.2-1000 et seq.) of Title 46.2 of the
regulations of the Official Motor Code of Virginia.
Vehicle Inspection Program?
What is the goal of the Official Motor To assure all Virginia registered vehicles are
Vehicle Inspection Program? mechanically safe to operate over the highways.
What must official inspection stations Comply with the rules and regulations and issue
do according to the regulations? approval certificates only to compliant vehicles.
What is the code section that outlines 19VAC30-70-1.
the purpose and authority of the
inspection program?
What is the contact address for Safety Division, Department of State Police, P.O. Box
inquiries about the Virginia Motor 27472, Richmond, Virginia 23261.
Vehicle Safety Inspection Manual?
What is the significance of the date It is the approval date of the Virginia Motor Vehicle
March 17, 2026, in the manual? Safety Inspection Manual.
What is the purpose of the Corrective To address and rectify issues identified during
Action Procedures outlined in the vehicle inspections.
manual?
,What are Class I Offenses in the Serious violations that may lead to immediate
context of the inspection manual? suspension of inspection privileges.
What is the focus of Part II of the Inspection Requirements.
manual?
What does 19VAC30-70-10 cover? General Inspection Requirements.
What is the page range for the Pages 32 to 36.
section on Official Inspection Station
Requirements?
What does Part III of the manual Inspection Requirements for Passenger Vehicles and
address? Vehicles Up to 10,000 Pounds (GVWR).
What is the focus of 19VAC30-70-80? Inspection Requirements for vehicles up to 10,000
pounds.
What is the purpose of the section on To outline specific safety inspection criteria for
Inspection Requirements for motorcycles.
Motorcycles?
What does Part V of the manual Inspection Requirements for Trucks and Other
cover? Vehicles Over 10,000 Pounds (GVWR).
What is the page range for the Pages 131 to 139.
section on Inspection Procedure for
Heavy Vehicles?
, What is the focus of 19VAC30-70- Service Brakes inspection requirements.
450?
What does the manual state about It includes specific guidelines for the inspection of
the inspection of specialty vehicles? specialty vehicles.
What is the purpose of the section on To outline the fees associated with the inspection
Fees in the manual? process.
What are Rejection Stickers used for? To indicate that a vehicle has failed the inspection.
What is the significance of the term It refers to a system for conducting inspections
'Automated Motor Vehicle Inspection using automated technology.
Program'?
What does 19VAC30-70-300 cover? Seat Belts and their definitions.
What is the focus of the section on To ensure these components meet safety standards
'Hood Latch System; Batteries'? during inspections.
What is the page range for the Pages 73 to 78.
section on Tires; Wheels; Rims?
