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Information for Motorists

You can find basic information about safety and emissions inspections of all types of vehicles below.

Motorist Hotline
(866) 941-6277

This toll-free hotline is staffed by specialists 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

• Top Ten Hotline Questions (New)

• Basic Inspection Information

• Safety

• Emissions

• Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) Reprint

• What If My Vehicle Failed Its Inspection?

• Motorist Assistance Centers

• Commercial Vehicles

• Motorcycles

• Specialty Vehicles

• Recall Information

• Purchasing/Transferring

• Out of State Vehicle Inspections (New)

• Emissions Test Result Lookup

• Downloadable Forms

• FAQs

• Vehicle Maintenance Tips

If you are in the vehicle inspection or repair industry, see our Inspection and Repair Industry section.