NH State Inspection For Vehicles

John Mercier · 06-27-2025, 10:09 PM

It was removed in HB2, and vehicle registration fees were increased as an offset.

fatlazyless · 06-27-2025, 11:21 PM

To offset the 3.5-million dollar NH state loss per year from eliminating yearly NH car inspection stickers starting in 2026, your driver license and vehicle registration fees are going up.

Driver's license fees: increasing from $10 to $20.

Motor vehicle registration application fees: increasing from $25 to $35

Vanity license plate fees: increasing from $40 to $60.

Commercial truck registration fees: increasing significantly with a 50% increase.

In essence, New Hampshire is leveraging increases in registration and other fees as a way to manage the financial implications of eliminating mandatory car inspections.
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All info above comes from a Google search on "New Hampshire raises registration fees to offset losses from eliminating yearly car inspections."

So, what you save by eliminating your yearly NH safety inspection will be offset by what you pay for your NH license and registration.

Without the yearly car inspections, you will no longer be driving that golden N.H. safe road. You will be driving a more dangerous road.

thinkxingu · 06-28-2025, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

It was removed in HB2, and vehicle registration fees were increased as an offset.

I didn't see that mentioned anywhere in the articles I read. If true, this change would shift costs from people with cheaper/older cars to those with more expensive/newer ones rather than reducing overall "taxes" (flat inspection fee for all vs. scaled fees depending on value).

I wonder if anyone will be paying attention to the impact—accidents as a result of missed/avoided maintenance/repairs—though I guess it probably doesn't matter much as it seems there's no real data from when inspections were in place to begin with...

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tis · 06-28-2025, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I didn't see that mentioned anywhere in the articles I read. If true, this change would shift costs from people with cheaper/older cars to those with more expensive/newer ones rather than reducing overall "taxes" (flat inspection fee for all vs. scaled fees depending on value).

I wonder if anyone will be paying attention to the impact—accidents as a result of missed/avoided maintenance/repairs—though I guess it probably doesn't matter much as it seems there's no real data from when inspections were in place to begin with...

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It WAS passed as of next January.

thinkxingu · 06-28-2025, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

It WAS passed as of next January.

The "if true" referred to the increase in registration fees, which I hadn't seen mentioned in the articles I read. (And if the increases were planned OR in exchange for getting rid of the registration process.)

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TheTimeTraveler · 06-28-2025, 07:49 AM

I guess emissions have never really been an issue at all. Why have we had to do the emissions up until now ?

Safety (and rust) are other issues. It will now be up to the State and local Police to cite vehicles that appear to be unsafe (for those owners who don't take care of their vehicles such as tires, exhaust, etc.).

Florida dropped their inspections 25 years ago and there are a lot of cars on the road today that really shouldn't be. It will be interesting to see how this works out in New Hampshire.

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Biggd · 06-28-2025, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

I guess emissions have never really been an issue at all. Why have we have we had to do the emissions up until now ?

Safety (and rust) are other issues. It's now up to the State and local Police to cite vehicles that appear to be unsafe (for those owners who don't take care of their vehicles such as tires, exhaust, etc.).

Florida dropped their inspections 25 years ago and there are a lot of cars on the road today that really shouldn't be. It will be interesting to see how this works out in New Hampshire.

Emissions were always an issue but not anymore. Newer vehicles run so much cleaner now and hopefully it stays that way. Believe what you want but it wouldn't have happened without government regulations. The few that are on the road that won't pass an emission test now won't make much difference.
I'm a retired mechanic of over 50 years, I've seen firsthand how regulations have led to cleaner running and more fuel-efficient vehicles, which has benefited everyone.

fatlazyless · 06-29-2025, 05:15 AM

This June 27 Union Leader report ...... http://www.yahoo.com/news/deal-end-v...035900163.html ...... says it eliminates vehicle safety inspections entirely for cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and weakens the frequency of school bus inspections.

Tires and brake jobs have become quite expensive so eliminating the yearly inspections will make it more likely for cars, trucks and motorcycles to be driven with worn out tires and brake pads or brake shoes for big trucks.

This seems to be a wack-a-doozie crazy move by N.H. to eliminate yearly vehicle inspections that will make driving the N.H. roads less safe and more dangerous.

It does not mention anything that fees for registering cars, motorcycles, trucks, vanity plates and driver licenses will be increased to offset the 3.5 million dollars/year state highway revenue lost by eliminating the inspection stickers.

Cars, tires, brakes and car repairs have become very expensive but eliminating the yearly vehicle inspections is not the way that N.H. should go. It will be the only northeast state .... http://www.newsweek.com/maps-states-...s-2025-2006489 ..... without a yearly car inspection.

8gv · 06-29-2025, 07:28 AM

Change is viewed from where one has been.

This change for NH residents may be viewed by some as dangerous.

If, like many states, NH had no annual inspections and started requiring them it might be seen as an oppressive government overreach.

I believe we have more to fear from the loose nut behind the steering wheel than the loose nut on the vehicle.

John Mercier · 06-29-2025, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

This June 27 Union Leader report ...... http://www.yahoo.com/news/deal-end-v...035900163.html ...... says it eliminates vehicle safety inspections entirely for cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and weakens the frequency of school bus inspections.

Tires and brake jobs have become quite expensive so eliminating the yearly inspections will make it more likely for cars, trucks and motorcycles to be driven with worn out tires and brake pads or brake shoes for big trucks.

This seems to be a wack-a-doozie crazy move by N.H. to eliminate yearly vehicle inspections that will make driving the N.H. roads less safe and more dangerous.

It does not mention anything that fees for registering cars, motorcycles, trucks, vanity plates and driver licenses will be increased to offset the 3.5 million dollars/year state highway revenue lost by eliminating the inspection stickers.

Cars, tires, brakes and car repairs have become very expensive but eliminating the yearly vehicle inspections is not the way that N.H. should go. It will be the only northeast state .... http://www.newsweek.com/maps-states-...s-2025-2006489 ..... without a yearly car inspection.

I posted the changes in HB2 for the increases.

There are a lot more if you look up the bill.

Link below, so it is easier to find...
https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/billin...1188&inflect=2

John Mercier · 06-28-2025, 08:02 AM

234 Motor Vehicles; Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles; Fees to be Collected. Amend RSA 261:141, III to read as follows:

III. Prorated fees:

(a) For agricultural vehicles-[$3.60] $12.

(b) For each agricultural tractor-$[1.80] $12.

(c) For air compressors-[$6] $11.

(d) For cement mixers-[$6] $11.

(e) For saw rigs or log splitters-[$6] $11.

(If the equipment cited in RSA 261:141, III(c)-(e), is towed exclusively within the limits of a single city or town, the state registration fee shall not be collected.)

(f) For antique motorcycles-[$2.40] $12.

(g) For all motor vehicles other than those in RSA 261:141, I:

0-3000 lbs. [$31.20 ($2.60 per month)] $42 ($3.50 per month)

3001-5000 lbs. [$43.20 ($3.60 per month)] $48 ($4 per month)

5001-8000 lbs. [$55.20 ($4.60 per month)] $66 ($5.50 per month)

8001-73,280 lbs. [$ .96] $1.06 per hundred lbs. gross weight.

(h) Truck-tractors to be used in conjunction with a semi-trailer, gross weight shall include the weight of such tractors, the weight of the heaviest semi-trailer to be used therewith, and the weight of the maximum load to be carried thereby: up to 73,280 pounds [$.96] $1.06 per 100 pounds gross weight, over 73,280 pounds-[$1.44] $1.58 shall be charged for each 100 pounds gross weight or portion thereof in excess of 73,280 pounds.

(i) Each additional semi-trailer used in conjunction with such truck-tractor [$24.00] $26.40

(j) For semi-trailers or automobile utility trailers (the weight of the trailer shall include the maximum load to be carried thereby):

0-1000 lbs. [$ 3.00] $3.30

1001-1500 lbs. [6.00] $6.60

1501-3000 lbs. [12.00] $13.20

3001-5000 lbs. [24.00] $26.40

5001-8000 lbs. [36.00] $39.60

8001-up [.60] $0.66 per hundred lbs. gross weight.

06-27-2025, 11:21 PM	#2
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,779 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	N.H. license and registration fees going UP! To offset the 3.5-million dollar NH state loss per year from eliminating yearly NH car inspection stickers starting in 2026, your driver license and vehicle registration fees are going up. Driver's license fees: increasing from $10 to $20. Motor vehicle registration application fees: increasing from $25 to $35 Vanity license plate fees: increasing from $40 to $60. Commercial truck registration fees: increasing significantly with a 50% increase. In essence, New Hampshire is leveraging increases in registration and other fees as a way to manage the financial implications of eliminating mandatory car inspections. ................. All info above comes from a Google search on "New Hampshire raises registration fees to offset losses from eliminating yearly car inspections." So, what you save by eliminating your yearly NH safety inspection will be offset by what you pay for your NH license and registration. Without the yearly car inspections, you will no longer be driving that golden N.H. safe road. You will be driving a more dangerous road. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

06-28-2025, 07:49 AM	#6
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 895 Thanks: 283 Thanked 290 Times in 180 Posts	I guess emissions have never really been an issue at all. Why have we had to do the emissions up until now ? Safety (and rust) are other issues. It will now be up to the State and local Police to cite vehicles that appear to be unsafe (for those owners who don't take care of their vehicles such as tires, exhaust, etc.). Florida dropped their inspections 25 years ago and there are a lot of cars on the road today that really shouldn't be. It will be interesting to see how this works out in New Hampshire. . Last edited by TheTimeTraveler; 06-29-2025 at 10:57 AM.

06-29-2025, 05:15 AM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,779 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	this is totally wack-a-doozie This June 27 Union Leader report ...... http://www.yahoo.com/news/deal-end-v...035900163.html ...... says it eliminates vehicle safety inspections entirely for cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and weakens the frequency of school bus inspections. Tires and brake jobs have become quite expensive so eliminating the yearly inspections will make it more likely for cars, trucks and motorcycles to be driven with worn out tires and brake pads or brake shoes for big trucks. This seems to be a wack-a-doozie crazy move by N.H. to eliminate yearly vehicle inspections that will make driving the N.H. roads less safe and more dangerous. It does not mention anything that fees for registering cars, motorcycles, trucks, vanity plates and driver licenses will be increased to offset the 3.5 million dollars/year state highway revenue lost by eliminating the inspection stickers. Cars, tires, brakes and car repairs have become very expensive but eliminating the yearly vehicle inspections is not the way that N.H. should go. It will be the only northeast state .... http://www.newsweek.com/maps-states-...s-2025-2006489 ..... without a yearly car inspection. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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06-27-2025, 10:09 PM	#1
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,460 Thanks: 3 Thanked 609 Times in 503 Posts	It was removed in HB2, and vehicle registration fees were increased as an offset.

06-29-2025, 07:28 AM	#9
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 64 Thanked 748 Times in 482 Posts	Change is viewed from where one has been. This change for NH residents may be viewed by some as dangerous. If, like many states, NH had no annual inspections and started requiring them it might be seen as an oppressive government overreach. I believe we have more to fear from the loose nut behind the steering wheel than the loose nut on the vehicle.

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06-28-2025, 08:02 AM	#11
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,460 Thanks: 3 Thanked 609 Times in 503 Posts	234 Motor Vehicles; Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles; Fees to be Collected. Amend RSA 261:141, III to read as follows: III. Prorated fees: (a) For agricultural vehicles-[$3.60] $12. (b) For each agricultural tractor-$[1.80] $12. (c) For air compressors-[$6] $11. (d) For cement mixers-[$6] $11. (e) For saw rigs or log splitters-[$6] $11. (If the equipment cited in RSA 261:141, III(c)-(e), is towed exclusively within the limits of a single city or town, the state registration fee shall not be collected.) (f) For antique motorcycles-[$2.40] $12. (g) For all motor vehicles other than those in RSA 261:141, I: 0-3000 lbs. [$31.20 ($2.60 per month)] $42 ($3.50 per month) 3001-5000 lbs. [$43.20 ($3.60 per month)] $48 ($4 per month) 5001-8000 lbs. [$55.20 ($4.60 per month)] $66 ($5.50 per month) 8001-73,280 lbs. [$ .96] $1.06 per hundred lbs. gross weight. (h) Truck-tractors to be used in conjunction with a semi-trailer, gross weight shall include the weight of such tractors, the weight of the heaviest semi-trailer to be used therewith, and the weight of the maximum load to be carried thereby: up to 73,280 pounds [$.96] $1.06 per 100 pounds gross weight, over 73,280 pounds-[$1.44] $1.58 shall be charged for each 100 pounds gross weight or portion thereof in excess of 73,280 pounds. (i) Each additional semi-trailer used in conjunction with such truck-tractor [$24.00] $26.40 (j) For semi-trailers or automobile utility trailers (the weight of the trailer shall include the maximum load to be carried thereby): 0-1000 lbs. [$ 3.00] $3.30 1001-1500 lbs. [6.00] $6.60 1501-3000 lbs. [12.00] $13.20 3001-5000 lbs. [24.00] $26.40 5001-8000 lbs. [36.00] $39.60 8001-up [.60] $0.66 per hundred lbs. gross weight.