House Bill 853 Summary

• Removes requirement that out-of-state vehicle inspection certificates differ in color or design from in-state certificates.

• Reduces inspection fee for out-of-state registered vehicles from $10.00 to $5.00, matching the fee for state-registered vehicles.

• Adds requirement that vehicles cannot receive inspection certificates unless their license tag is clearly visible, including month and year.

• Reduces maximum fine for violations of motor vehicle safety inspection law from $50.00 (or up to 6 months jail) to $25.00 and prohibits violations from being entered on driving records.

• Deletes provision allowing automatic dismissal of inspection violations if defendant presents proof of subsequent inspection before court hearing.