HB 2291 Summary

• Enacts the "Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Inspection Act" requiring annual mechanical inspection of motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, and ancient vehicles operating on Oklahoma streets and highways.

• Establishes official inspection stations and inspectors licensed by the Commissioner of Public Safety, with requirements for equipment checks including brakes, steering, suspension, exhaust, tires, wipers, horn, signals, glass, and lighting.

• Requires vehicles to display official inspection stickers; exempts certain vehicles including unmodified ancient vehicles and manufactured homes, though modified ancient vehicles must be inspected annually by National Street Rod Association certified inspectors.

• Sets inspection fees at $5.00 per vehicle with sticker costs of $1.00; directs revenue distribution to General Revenue Fund, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement Fund, and Department of Public Safety Revolving Fund.

• Implements emission control equipment inspections in counties with federal air quality nonattainment designations and authorizes gas cap integrity testing when air quality violations occur; establishes penalties up to $500 and 30 days imprisonment for violations.