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Virginia inspection changes

Track dated changes that affect drivers: fees, cadence, exemptions, station-locator policy, and sticker rules. Until a legislative/admin change is cited, treat the official program page as authoritative.

Changelog

2026-10-01 — FindSafetyStations baseline

Published the initial Virginia hub summarizing Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Program with citations (§46.2-1157, §46.2-1158, §46.2-1167, 19VAC30-70). No separate legislative change entry beyond that baseline yet.

What drivers should do: Confirm current rules on the official program page before registering or visiting a station.

Official program →

How we add future entries

  • Cite the statute, regulation, bulletin, or agency notice URL
  • State the effective date
  • Explain the driver action (retest, fee change, locator change)
  • Link canonically to /states/virginia/

Current program snapshot

Required?
Yes (see hub)
Cadence
annual
Agency
Virginia State Police — Safety Division
Last reviewed
2026-10-01

Related

Virginia hubRequirements guideQuiz

Official sources

Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Always confirm with the primary source before you drive.

  1. https://vsp.virginia.gov/safety-and-enforcement/vehicle-safety-inspection/
  2. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter10/section46.2-1157/
  3. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter10/section46.2-1167/
  4. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title19/agency30/chapter70/