Inspection Station Classification

PURPOSE: This rule provides different classifications of public inspection stations and lists the type vehicle each class of station is authorized and equipped to inspect. (1) Public inspection stations shall be classified as follows: (A) Class A stations are authorized to inspect all vehicles; (B) Class B stations are authorized to inspect, at a minimum, standard full-size passenger vehicles and pickups. 1. Class B stations are authorized to inspect larger vehicles, including commercial vehicles that can fit inside their inspection bay. 2. Class B stations are eligible to apply for authorization to inspect commercial vehicles at an outdoor location approved by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 3. Class B station are eligible to apply for authorization to inspect motorcycles, motor tricycles, and autocycles; (C) Class C stations are only authorized to inspect motorcycles, motor tricycles, and autocycles. 1. Class C stations are eligible to apply for authorization to inspect motor tricycles and autocycles at an outdoor location approved by the Missouri State Highway Patrol; and (D) Class D stations are only authorized to inspect commercial motor vehicles. AUTHORITY: section 307.360, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1968, effective Nov. 14, 1968. Amended: Filed March 9, 1970, effective March 19, 1970. Amended: Filed Nov. 9, 1971, effective Nov. 19, 1971. Amended: Filed May 21, 1974, effective May 31, 1974. Amended: Filed Sept. 1, 1977, effective Dec. 11, 1977. Amended: Filed June 2, 1993, effective Nov. 8, 1993. Emergency rescission and rule filed March 12, 1997, effective April 15, 1997, expired Sept. 30, 1997. Rescinded and readopted: Filed March 12, 1997, effective Sept. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Jan. 11, 2019, effective July 30, 2019. Amended: Filed Oct. 30, 2020, effective June 30, 2021. *Original authority: 307.360, RSMo 1967, amended 1971, 1973, 1979, 1999.