Safety & emissions inspections

1. Every 2 years
2. Every 6 months
3. Annually
4. Only when sold

Answer: Annually

All motor vehicles registered in North Carolina must be inspected annually.

1. Up to 10 days prior
2. Up to 6 months prior
3. Only on the exact expiration date
4. Up to 90 days prior

Answer: Up to 90 days prior

Inspections may be performed up to 90 days prior to the registration expiration date.

1. 60 days
2. 7 days
3. 30 days
4. 15 days

Answer: 60 days

A vehicle that fails inspection is entitled to be re-inspected at the same station within 60 days without paying another fee.

1. 20%
2. 35%
3. 50%
4. 10%

Answer: 35%

The allowable light transmittance for tinted windows is no less than 35%.

1. $25
2. $50
3. $10
4. No additional fee applies

Answer: $10

Vehicles with after-factory window tinting are charged an additional $10 fee as part of the inspection.

1. Less than 50,000 miles
2. Less than 70,000 miles
3. Less than 100,000 miles
4. Less than 25,000 miles

Answer: Less than 70,000 miles

Vehicles with less than 70,000 miles and within the three most recent model years may be exempt from emissions testing.