What will fail NJ inspection?
Emissions testing ensures that vehicles with malfunctioning emission-control systems (vehicles that are polluting the air) will fail the state inspection and will require the necessary repairs within one month of the initial inspection. If the time elapses, the vehicle owner could receive a citation.
What cars in NJ do not need to be inspected?
Exempted Vehicles
- Gasoline powered vehicles registered passenger, model year 1995 & older with a GVWR 8,500 pounds or less.
- Gasoline powered vehicles registered passenger, model year 2007 & older with a GVWR 8,501 to 14,000 pounds.
Can you get pulled over for expired inspection in NJ?
Will I be penalized if I present my vehicle past my inspection due date? Please note, however, at any other time, law enforcement has jurisdiction to cite the driver/owner of a vehicle displaying an expired inspection sticker, which could result in fines between $100 and $200 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days.
Do I need to inspect my car in NJ?
Vehicles need to be inspected once every two years in New Jersey, except for new vehicles, which are given a five-year inspection. Check the inspection sticker on your windshield to find the date your vehicle is due.
Can you pass NJ inspection with a check engine light on?
KNOW YOUR DUE DATE New Jersey requires a biennial emissions-only inspection for passenger vehicles. THE WARNING LIGHT SECRET A check engine light that stays on will fail inspection, and could signal serious engine trouble.
What if my car inspection has expired NJ?
If you drive a car with an expired inspection sticker, you could be fined $100 to $200 and put in prison for up to 30 days. If those consequences aren’t enough, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission could revoke your registration privileges entirely.
Can I pass NJ inspection with ABS light on?
Probably will not pass. You need to find a shop (or the dealer) that has a scanner that can read ABS codes.