Safety Inspection Bulletins
2022
Inspection Expiration Charts, January 2022
2021
Enhanced Bulletin R21-01, December 2021
- Conversion of a Truck/Tractor to a Motor Home<
- Certificate of Inspection
Safety Bulletin BI21-03, September 2021
- New Campaign Inspection Stickers
- Online Inspection Sticker Orders
- Ordering Inspection Stickers by Mail
- Emissions Inspection Sticker Numbers
Safety Bulletin BI21-02, May 2021
- Fee Adjustment for Certificates of Inspection
Safety Bulletin BI21-01, March 2021
- Fog Lamp and High Beam Use
- Headlight Aiming
- New Inspector ID Numbers
2020
Product Expiration Dates Update, May 2020
Product Expiration Dates Update, March 2020
PennDOT Information Update 20-06, March 2020
Safety Bulletin BI 20-01, September 2020
- New Campaign Inspection Stickers
- Online Inspection Sticker Orders
- Ordering Inspection Stickers by Mail
- Emissions Inspection Sticker Serial Numbers
2019
Safety Bulletin BI 19-08, December 2019
- Rust within the Regulations
- Beneath the Vehicle Inspection
- Station Online Access
Safety Bulletin BI 19-07, November 2019
- Certified Inspection Mechanics
- Certificate of Inspection
- Tire Indentations/Undulations
Safety Bulletin BI 19-06, September 2019
- Online Inspection Sticker Ordering
- Inspection Sticker Serial Number
- Ordering Inspection Stickers by Mail
Safety Bulletin BI 19-05, July 2019
- Adequate Exhaust Systems on Large Vehicles
Safety Bulletin BI 19-04, June 2019
- Inspection Station Burglaries
Safety Bulletin BI 19-03, May 2019
- Fee Adjustment for Certificates of Inspections
Safety Bulletin BI 19-02, April 2019
- Station Online Access
- Headlight Aiming
- Bulletins
- Speakers Calendar
2018
Safety Bulletin BI 18-04, December 2018
- Electronic Apportioned Cab Cards
Safety Bulletin BI 18-02, August 2018
- Ordering Stickers Online
- Sticker Audit Information
- Ordering Inspection Stickers
Safety Bulletin BI 18-01, March 2018
- Policy Statement on LED Lighting
- Sticker Security
- Pulsating Stop Lamps
School and Instructor Bulletin 17-01, February 2018
2017
Safety Bulletin BI 17-03, August 2017
Safety Bulletin BI 17-02, April 2017
- Fee Adjustment for Certificates of Inspection
Safety Bulletin BI 17-01, February 2017
- Elimination of Semiannual Inspections of Heavy Trucks
2016
Safety Bulletin BI 16-08, December 2016
- Elimination of Registration Stickers
- Online Registration Renewal Process
Safety Bulletin BI 16-07, December 2016
- Removal of Safety Inspector Recertification Exemption
- Inspector Appeals in Court of Common Pleas
- Inclusion of Monetary Penalties
- Removal of Semiannual Inspections of Heavy Trucks
Safety Bulletin BI 16-06, August 2016
- Issuance of “Bi” Annual Inside Inspection Stickers
- Ordering Inspection Stickers
- Tracking Inspection Sticker Orders
- Inspection Sticker Fees
Safety Bulletin BI 16-05, July 2016
- Inspections for Autocycles
Safety Bulletin BI 16-04, June 2016
- Process to Secure New Safety Inspector Credentials
- Enhanced Vehicle Safety Inspections
- Tire Stretching
Safety Bulletin BI 16-03, May 2016
- Safety Inspection Recertification Deployment
Safety Bulletin BI 16-02, February 2016
- Elimination of Registration Stickers
Safety Bulletin BI 16-01, January 2016
- Announcement: Safety Inspector Recertification
2015
Safety Bulletin BI 15-03, September 2015
- Ordering Inspection Stickers/Fees
Safety Bulletin BI 15-02, May 2015
- Announcement: Fee Adjustment for Certificates of Inspection
Safety Bulletin BI 15-1, April 2015
- Announcement: Inspector Credentials
- Clarification: Modified Vehicle Titling Procedure
2014
Safety Bulletin BI 14-6, December 2014
- Inspection Sticker pick-up (delivery) at the Riverfront Office Center dealer counter
Safety Bulletin BI 14-5, November 2014
- Update: Discontinuance of Dealer Counter Service for Processing Certificates of Inspection Orders
Safety Bulletin BI 14-4, September 2014
- Update: Ordering Inspection Stickers
- Update: Vehicle Equipment and Safety Regulations
Safety Bulletin BI 14-3, June 2014
- Update: Price Adjustment for Certificates of Inspection
Safety Bulletin BI 14-2, April 2014
- Update: Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Regulations Manual
- Update: Vehicle Emissions Regulations Manual
- Update: Proof of Insurance
Safety Bulletin BI 14-1, February 2014
- Update: Fuel Types
- Update: Vehicle Equipment and Safety Regulations
- Update: New Appointment Process
- Update: Enhanced Inspection Process
- Update: Emission Testing for Vehicles with a GVWR Over 8500 Pounds
- Update: Salvage Certificates on Theft Vehicles
2013
Safety Bulletin BI 13-2, October 2013
Information pertaining to Chapter 175 of the Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Manual, including sub-chapters:
- General Provisions
- Official Inspection Station Requirements
- Certificate of Inspection
- Schedule of Penalties and Suspensions
- Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
- Medium and Heavy Trucks, Buses and School Buses
- Recreational, Semi and Utility Trailers
- Motorcycles
- Motor-Driven Cycles and Motorized Pedacycles
- Street Rods, Specially Constructed and Reconstructed
Other Topics:
- Headlight Aiming
- Record Keeping
- Odometer Repair and Replacement
Safety Bulletin BI 13-1, September 2013
- Update: Ordering Inspection Stickers
- Update: Illegible License Plates
- Update: Use And Display Of Illuminated Signs
- Update: County Of Residence For Emissions Testing
- Update: Blue Dot Illumination
- Update: Vehicle Inspection Personnel Changes
2012
Safety Bulletin BI12-2, August 2012
- Enrollment Required for Emissions and/or E-Safety Stations
- Ordering Inspection Stickers
- Emissions Message on Vehicle Registration Credentials
Safety Bulletin EB12-1, July 2012
- New Program Manager For Emissions Inspection and e-Safety Programs
Safety Bulletin BI12-1, February 2012
- Change to Definition of Motorcycle ACT 129 of 2011
2011
Safety Bulletin BI11-4, December 2011
- Low Speed Vehicles
- License Plate Reissuance
Safety Bulletin BI11-3, September 2011
- PennDOT offers free replacement Driver License and Motor Vehicle products and extensions to flood victims
Safety Bulletin BI11-1, May 2011
- Fog Lights And Auxiliary Driving Lights
- Rust
- Rusted/Pitted Brake Rotors
- Coordination of Registration and Inspection
- Reporting Station Changes
- License Plate Reissuance
2010
Safety Bulletin BI10-1, May 2010
- Partially peeling inspection stickers
- Motorcycle handlebars
- Motorcycle inspection periods
- Penalties for bad checks
- Signing inspection sticker requisitions
- Reporting station changes
- Inspection regulations available online
2009
Safety Bulletin BI09-3, April 2009
- Delivery of Inspection Stickers
Safety Bulletin BI09-2, March 2009
- Illegible License Plate Reissuance Program Q&As
- Inspection/Registration Coordination Reminder
- Headlight Aiming
- Affixing Safety Inspection Stickers on Vehicles Requiring Emissions Inspection
Safety Bulletin BI09-1, January 2009
2008
Safety Bulletin BI08-3, August 2008
- Issuance of "bi" annual inside inspection stickers
- Ordering Inspection Stickers
- PennDOT’s e-SAFETY Program
Safety Bulletin BI08-2, May 2008
- Changes in inspection sticker ordering procedures
Safety Bulletin BI08-1, March 2008
- Changes Affecting Stations
- Semi-Annual Inspection for Vehicles with Combination Weights
- Safety Inspection Record Keeping
- Inspection Mechanic Renewal Applications
- PennDOT’s e-SAFETY Program
2007
Safety Bulletin BI07-3, December 2007
- School Bus Exhaust Systems
- Automatic Brake Adjuster Advisory
2006
Safety Bulletin BI06-1, April 2006
- Update regarding the establishment of enhanced inspection
- Stations to conduct inspection of reconstructed vehicles
2005
Safety Bulletin BI05-4, August 2005
- Issuance of "bi" annual inside stickers
- Ordering inspection certificates (stickers)
- Inspection requirements for certain trailers
Safety Bulletin BI05-3, June/July 2005
- Inspection sticker orders through the mail
- Authorized agents for receiving inspection stickers
- Changes affecting an inspection station
- MV-426 Applications
Safety Bulletin BI05-2, April 2005
- Shipping and handling charges for inspection sticker orders
Safety Bulletin BI05-1, January 2005
- Coordination of registration and inspection no longer required
- Changes in Street Rod inspection criteria
2004
Special Safety Bulletin EB04-3, October 2004
- Change in inspection sticker delivery service
- What to do if you do not receive your sticker order
- Emissions inspection reminder
Safety Bulletin BI04-7, October 2004
Safety Bulletin BI04-4, June 2004
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Insurance Law Fact Sheet
- MV-431, MV-431S and MV-480 Inspection Record Sheets
- Visual Anti-Tampering Inspection During Safety Inspection
- Verification of Inspection Mechanic Licenses
Safety Bulletin BI04-3, March 2004
- Motorcycle Handle Bars
- Inspection Expiration Charts
- Expirations on the Back of Inspection Stickers
2003
Special Safety Bulletin BI03-1, May 2003
- Planned changes in the emissions and safety inspection programs
2002
Safety Bulletin BI02-1, February 2002
- New certified mechanic cards, MV-439 (11/01)
- Telephone listings
- New MV-426B (application for reconstructed or specially constructed vehicle)
2001
Safety Bulletin BI01-5, October 2001
- Ignition interlock devices
Safety Bulletin BI01-1, March 2001
- Reconstructed and specially constructed vehicles