Programa de Inspección de Vehículos en Minnesota

Explicación Simple

En Minnesota, los vehículos deben ser inspeccionados para asegurarse de que sean seguros. Si un vehículo no cumple con las normas, su dueño puede recibir un castigo. Las inspecciones ayudan a mantener a todos en las carreteras a salvo.

Es como llevar tu bicicleta al mecánico para asegurarte de que no tiene problemas. Si el mecánico encuentra algo roto, te lo dice para que puedas arreglarlo antes de salir a la calle.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tiene un camión de entrega y lo lleva a una inspección. Si el inspector encuentra que su camión tiene frenos defectuosos, Juan tiene que repararlos antes de poder usar el camión nuevamente. Si Juan muestra que su camión fue inspeccionado hace menos de 90 días y está en buen estado, no le hacen otra inspección.

Penalidades

Si se encuentra que un vehículo no cumple con las normas, el propietario puede ser acusado de un delito menor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

vehicle unless the vehicle is in compliance with the requirements of subdivision 1. Any owner convicted of violating the provisions of subdivision 1 or 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor. 1982 c 617 s 8 The intent of this section is to establish a motor vehicle inspection program administered by the commissioner of public safety evidencing substantial compliance with the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, Public Law 89-564. (a) The commissioner of public safety is directed to accelerate spot-check inspections for unsafe motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment. Such inspections shall be conducted by the personnel of the State Patrol who shall give the operator of a commercial motor vehicle a signed and dated document as evidence of the inspection. (b) However, personnel of the State Patrol may not conduct another spot inspection of a commercial motor vehicle if (1) the operator of the vehicle can show evidence of an inspection, which is free of critical defects, conducted in Minnesota according to this section or section169.781within the previous 90 days and (2) a state trooper does not have probable cause to believe the vehicle or its equipment is unsafe or that the operator has engaged in illegal activity. In addition, if the operator shows the state trooper evidence that the commercial motor vehicle has been inspected within the previous 90 days, but the officer has probable cause to believe the vehicle or its equipment is unsafe or to suspect illegal activity, then the vehicle may be inspected to confirm the existence or absence of an unsafe condition or of the suspected illegal activity. (c) A vehicle stopped under this section and determined to be a covered farm vehicle as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 390.5, and not carrying hazardo