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Getting your inspections
Safety inspection every 12 months, anywhere in Virginia. Emissions every 2 years if the car is kept in Northern Virginia.
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Many dealers and repair shops are stations; look for the white sign with blue lettering. Some take appointments, some walk-ins.
Up to $20 for the safety inspection
$12 for a motorcycle. A recheck at the same station within 15 days is $1.
Up to $30 for an emissions test, in Northern Virginia
Only if it applies
One free retest at the same station within 14 days if it fails.
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