280 R.I. Code R. 280-RICR-30-15-1.9

Current through October 25, 2024

Section 280-RICR-30-15-1.9 - Vehicle Inspection Documentation

1.9.1Safety and Emissions Inspection Report

A. The AIRS shall provide a computer generated inspection report to the operator of each vehicle inspected upon completion of a safety and emissions inspection. The safety and emissions inspection report form shall include:

1. inspection station and inspector numbers;

2. the type of test(s) performed;

3. the date of the inspection;

4. the inspection report serial number;

5. the inspection certificate number;

6. the inspection system number;

7. vehicle model year, make, and type;

8. vehicle registration plate number;

9. transmission type;

10. number of cylinders or rotary engine;

11. fuel type;

12. gross vehicle weight rating;

13. the vehicle identification number;

14. the odometer reading to the nearest 1,000 miles;

15. whether the inspection is an initial inspection, reinspection or diagnostic test;

16. the pass/fail result of applicable tests;

17. OBD test results including diagnostic information;

18. any vehicle preconditioning performed;

19. exhaust emission test results and standards for the vehicle and a pass/fail determination;

20. instructions indicating that the report is to be returned to any inspection station upon reinspection;

21. a statement indicating the availability of emissions performance warranty coverage as required in the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7541;

22. other information as the Department may reasonably require to enable it to determine compliance with these regulations.

1.9.2Addendum for Vehicles that Fail Emissions Inspection

A. The inspection report for vehicles that fail the inspection shall include the items enumerated in § 1.9.1 of this Part and shall include the following:

1. instructions indicating that the vehicle should be repaired and returned to an AIRS for a reinspection and that the reinspection will be free of charge if reinspected at the AIRS that conducted the inspection if returned within 30 days;

2. an explanation of the repair cost limit for emission related repairs;

3. instructions for waiver applicants; and,

4. the likely causes of noncompliance, whether obvious, or determined by software generated and interpretive diagnostic information.

1.9.3Refused Inspection Report

The AIRS shall provide any motorist who is refused an emissions inspection or reinspection a copy of an emissions inspection report supplement, indicating the cause of the refusal and an explanation of how the discrepancy can be remedied. The Refused Inspection Report shall include a statement indicating that the report is in no way an authorization to operate a motor vehicle which is not in compliance with these regulations.

1.9.4Reinspection

A. Any motor vehicle inspected and found not to comply with the standards and criteria for motor vehicle safety and emissions inspections must be reinspected within thirty (30) days of the initial inspection. If a vehicle is reinspected at the AIRS that conducted the initial inspection, the management of the AIRS shall not charge an additional inspection fee.

B. The following are requirements for reinspection:

1. Vehicles exceeding the allowable safety and emission standards during the initial inspection of the vehicle may be reinspected at any AIRS after the vehicle has been repaired;

2. A reinspection shall consist of a complete inspection including all initial tests regardless of the cause of failure in the initial inspection;

3. The initial AIRS shall not charge for one reinspection if the vehicle is returned for reinspection within thirty (30) days. The vehicle owner can only obtain this free reinspection at the AIRS that performed the initial inspection;

4. If the vehicle successfully passes the reinspection, the AIRS shall issue a compliance certificate;

5. If the vehicle cannot successfully pass the reinspection, the AIRS shall issue a vehicle inspection report indicating non- compliance. If the motorist desires to request a waiver, the AIRS shall make information available to the motorist on how a waiver inspection conducted by the Department may be arranged. Waivers are available for emissions failures only;

6. If the vehicle cannot successfully pass the reinspection and the motorist desires to contest the results of the inspection the motorist may request a challenge inspection supervised or conducted by the Department (see § 1.10 of this Part, Challenge Mechanism); and,

7. If a compliance certificate is not issued, nor a waiver certificate issued, nor a time extension issued the Department shall not register the vehicle, nor shall the vehicle be operated on the highways of Rhode Island.

1.9.5Evidence of Inspection Compliance

Operators shall always carry any certificate issued under these regulations in an easily accessible place in or about the vehicle for which the certificate was issued. Evidence of inspection compliance shall consist of a certificate of compliance or a waiver certificate or an inspection sticker. Any law enforcement officer or an agent of Department may demand and inspect any certificate issued under these regulations.

280 R.I. Code R. 280-RICR-30-15-1.9

Adopted effective 12/31/2018