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The vehicle must be present and roadworthy. No Breakage in windshield. Odometer showing mileage. All mirrors in place.

Each vehicle shall be inspected annually by an automotive service technician who shall approve it for service. Have the service technician complete this inspection form annually.

How often do you need a car inspection in Tennessee? You will need to get a vehicle emissions inspection once a year if you qualify. The inspection must be completed no more than 90 days before your registration renewal date.

The vehicle must be present and roadworthy. No Breakage in windshield. Odometer showing mileage. All mirrors in place.

Simply put, your vehicle must be in a safe condition for operation upon the highway and capable of transporting both persons and contents in a safe manner. This would include, but not be limited to, the brakes, steering, headlights, rear lights, brake lights, and turn signals being in place and fully operable.

What happens if I fail inspection? If you fail inspection, you have 30 days to return to the same station that performed the initial inspection for one free retest.

Kentucky law requires all vehicles purchased in another state to be inspected by the Sheriff in the county where the vehicle is to be licensed. The inspection is intended to insure that the vehicle is “road worthy” and can be operated safely.

When a car fails an inspection, it will receive a failed inspection sticker. You can drive your vehicle home and to a repair facility on a rejection sticker. You'll typically receive a specific time frame to repair any issues outlined in the inspection and to have the vehicle re-inspected.