Oklahoma OAC 595 Department of Public Safety, Chapter 20. Inspection and Equipment for Motor Vehicles, Subchapter 11. Annual Motor Vehicle Inspection and Emission Anti-Tampering Inspection Records and Reports, SIP effective April 29, 1996 (OKc46)
Regulatory Text:
Oklahoma Administrative Code. Title 595. Department of Public Safety
Chapter 20. Inspection and Equipment for Motor Vehicles (OAC 595:20)
SUBCHAPTER 11. ANNUAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION AND EMISSION ANTI-TAMPERING INSPECTION RECORDS AND REPORTS (OAC 595:20-11)
Approved by EPA 02/29/96 (41 FR 7709) at 52.1920(c)(46) SIP effective 04/29/96.
Sections:
595:20-11-1. General
595:20-11-2. Inspection certificate - VEC-1
595:20-11-3. Rejection certificate - VID-44
595:20-11-4. Appeal procedure
595:20-11-1. General
The inspector performing the annual vehicle inspection and the emission anti-tampering inspection will complete all records and forms prescribed in this Subchapter for the annual vehicle inspection and the emission anti-tampering inspection programs. Forms will be provided by the Department.
(1) Form VEC-1 will be used for the annual vehicle inspections and the emission anti-tampering inspections performed in the designated areas.
(2) Form VEC-1 will be completed in duplicate, and will be filled out and sticker issued only if vehicle passes both the annual vehicle inspection and emission anti-tampering inspection.
(3) Report form VID-44 will be used if a vehicle fails to pass either the annual vehicle inspection or the emission anti-tampering inspection. The VID-44 will be filled out in duplicate.
(4) Inspectors must record all inspections for the annual vehicle inspection and the emission anti-tampering inspections on the monthly report form VID-21. The inspector will record in the proper column all rejections and/or repairs of the mechanical and anti-tampering inspection items. If the vehicle passes inspection, fill in all information as to sticker number, drivers name, I.D. number, license number, vehicle make-year-model and mileage. Leave remaining items blank if the vehicle passes inspection.
(5) In the event the vehicle is rejected the owner has thirty (30) calendar days to present this vehicle along with his copy of the rejection certificate (VID-44) one time for re-inspection of the item(s) rejected. If the vehicle passes re-inspection, the inspector will issue a certificate of inspection to the vehicle.
(6) In the event a vehicle is submitted for inspection and some of the items listed on the VEC-1 do not apply to the vehicle, the inspector will put "N/A" in the appropriate space to signify that it does not apply to the vehicle being inspected.
(7) A map of the designated areas is in the back of this Chapter. If an inspector has any doubt about a vehicle being owned or operated inside the area, he should refer to the Map.
595:20-11-2. Inspection certificate - VEC-1
(a) The inspection certificate form is in duplicate and is to be completely filled out by the mechanic inspector if the vehicle passes inspection. The original is to be retained by the station. The carbon copy is to be given to the owner of the vehicle. The station copy is to be retained by the station for a period of one (1) year.
(1) Fill in the owner's name.
(2) Fill out year, make and model of vehicle.
(3) Fill in I.D. number or serial number taken from vehicle.
(4) Fill in license number and state.
(5) Fill in date of inspection and mileage from the odometer.
(6) Fill in station number, inspector's number, and sign certificate.
(7) Check only the items that are corrected by the inspection station.
(A) If a vehicle passes without correction, leave items blank.
(B) If a vehicle is repaired, check items repaired.
(8) Repair cost will be shown on each item that is repaired or adjusted by the inspection station.
(9) Total repair cost, inspection fees, and total cost will be shown on the inspection certificate.
(10) Record all tire tread measurements.
(11) Record previous sticker number and year issued.
595:20-11-3. Rejection certificate - VID-44
(a) The rejection certificate, VID-44, will be filled out on each vehicle that does not pass either the mechanical inspection or the anti-tampering inspection, or both such inspections, and is not repaired at the time of inspection. The driver of a rejected vehicle will have thirty (30) calendar days to have the vehicle repaired, at a place of his choice, and return for re-inspection of the rejected items only. If the vehicle fails a second time, the driver will have to submit the vehicle for a complete inspection and another $5.00 fee will be charged. The rejection certificate (VID-44), will be filled out in duplicate. The original copy will be retained by the station. The duplicate copy is to be given to the driver of the rejected vehicle.
(1) All information blanks must be filled out.
(2) The items rejected must be shown in the proper blanks.
595:20-11-4. Appeal procedure
When a vehicle that has been presented for an emission anti-tampering inspection has been rejected for any of the items of inspection, the owner will have seven (7) days to appeal such rejection to the Department of Public Safety, Motor Vehicle Inspection Division, P.O. Box 11415, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73136-0415, in writing, and such appeal must be resolved before the expiration date of the time allowed on the rejection certificate (thirty [30] calendar days). Upon notice of appeal, an Inspection Trooper will contact the owner of the vehicle rejected and will inspect items listed in the appeal. The trooper's inspection shall be conducted at a place and time of his convenience, and his inspection findings shall be final. If, upon inspection by the trooper, the vehicle still does not pass inspection, the owner of the vehicle will have to make the necessary repairs and return for re-inspection to the station that issued the rejection certificate, on or before the 30th calendar day. Foreign vehicles that are imported into the United States that are not manufactured to meet Environmental Protection Agency requirements, must on appeal show proof of compliance with E.P.A. standards or proof of exemption.
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