Subsection 222-1-115-01 - VEHICLE INSPECTION CLASSIFICATIONS1. An inspection station may be licensed to inspect more than one classification of vehicle.2. All Class A and Class D inspection stations and technicians located in Cumberland County shall also be licensed as a Class E station or technician.3. A licensed inspection station may issue a replacement sticker in conformance with the guidelines established in Section 130 of this rule.4. An inspection technician may not inspect a vehicle or issue an inspection sticker to a vehicle that is not in the class of vehicles that the licensee and inspection technician is authorized to inspect.5. Any licensed inspection station may become a Class E station.6. Class A Inspection A. A Class A Inspection is an inspection of any motor vehicle required by statute to be inspected, and that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 lbs or less;B. A Class A Inspection Station may elect to inspect motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating of between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds, but is restricted to vehicles that are equipped with a braking system other than an air brake system. Vehicles inspected in accordance with this paragraph must be able to be physically accommodated inside the inspection facility, and the licensee must have sufficient means of safely lifting the vehicle for inspection.C. A Class A Inspection Station may also inspect trailers or semitrailers that are not equipped with air brakes.7. Class B InspectionA. A Class B Inspection is an inspection of a school bus.B. School buses shall be inspected, and fees assessed pursuant to Maine law.8. Class C Inspection A Class C inspection is an inspection of a motorcycle.
9. Class D InspectionA. A Class D station may elect to exclusively inspect trailers and semi-trailers.B. All motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, except school buses.C. Motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating of between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds and engaged in commerce, except school buses. (Vehicles in this category, must meet all of the requirements of a Class A and D inspection), and Class E when applicable.D. Vehicles used to transport hazardous materials in quantities required to be placarded.E. Vehicles designed to transport more than 15 passengers.F. Trailers or semi-trailers required to be commercially inspected.10. Class E Inspection A. A Class E Inspection is the enhanced inspection of a motor vehicle that is required to be registered in Cumberland County.B. The age of a vehicle is determined by the year of the chassis.C. Vehicles manufactured before 1974 are not subject to the enhanced inspection requirements. These vehicles, if registered or inspected in Cumberland County shall receive a Class E inspection sticker.D. Gasoline powered vehicles manufactured during or after 1974 and registered in Cumberland County shall be subject to a gas cap pressure test. These vehicles shall receive a Class E sticker.E. Vehicles manufactured during or after 1996 and registered in Cumberland County are subject to both the gas cap pressure test and the on-board diagnostic test. These vehicles shall receive a Class E sticker.F. Vehicles not registered in Cumberland County may receive a Class E enhanced inspection and receive a Class E sticker. Vehicles not registered in Cumberland County must receive a Class E inspection if they are inspected at a station that is located in Cumberland County. FEES: Fee information may be obtained online, consulting additionally provided guides or material, or by contacting the Maine State Police Inspection Unit.
C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 1, § 222-1-115, subsec. 222-1-115-01