Pennsylvania law 75 Pa.C.S. 4721 authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue certificates to privately owned facilities that meet specific requirements, allowing them to serve as official vehicle inspection stations. These stations are permitted to inspect vehicles and mass transit vehicles and issue official inspection certificates. The law also details the department's responsibilities in providing instructions and forms to these facilities.
Privately owned facilities that comply with the requirements set by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation can apply to become official inspection stations.
They are authorized to inspect vehicles and mass transit vehicles and issue official certificates of inspection.
Yes, the department provides instructions and all necessary forms to authorized inspection stations.
The law has been amended over time, but the core authority for establishing official inspection stations remains in place, with regulations evolving as needed.