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What’s involved with a Safety Inspection? Safety is an important part of Massachusetts Vehicle Check. No one wants to drive an unsafe vehicle or share the road with other motorists whose vehicles have safety defects. A broken taillight, cracked windshield or a defective horn might not seem important, but any one of these or numerous other conditions can make driving unsafe. That’s why it’s important to make sure your vehicle is always in good repair, not just when you’re going to have it inspected. The safety inspection looks for specific criteria.

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