NHOST Enhancements In an effort to increase the availability of important information being communicated to NH inspection stations operating NHOST inspection units, we would like to announce that certain features are being planned. NHOST now provides the option of having NHOST notifications sent to an e-mail address in addition to your NHOST unit(s). Your station’s […]
All Inspection Stations RE:New Registration Barcode As part of the newest software release, it is now possible for the NHOST system to read the 2-D barcode which is part of the registration form that was phased into circulation on July 18, 2008. The barcode reader remains able to read the barcode on the vehicle, as […]
Consumable reminder This email is a courtesy reminder that some of the items on the NHOST unit are consumable items such as; orange OBD cable, black OBD cable, ink cartridges. Inspection stations are responsible for keeping these consumable items on their NHOST unit in working order. These items are essential for proper operation of the […]
SUBJECT: Windows XP Pro license stickers Every PC that is installed into the NHOST units placed in NH State Inspection stations has a Windows XP Pro license label attached to the outside cover. These licenses are associated with the Windows XP Pro operating system installed on that one PC and are not to be removed […]
Earl M. Sweeney, Asst. Commissioner of Safety Subject: Inspecting vehicles with emergency lights and warning lights PLEASE PRINT AND SHARE WITH ALL PERSONNEL As of September 9, 2008, a new law, Chapter 358, laws of 2008, has been passed governing emergency lights and warning lights on vehicles. With the passage of this law, it will […]
New Registration Format The State of New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles has made a change in the format of the registration certificate. This new certificate will be printed on white 8½ by 3¾ paper with the state seal in the background. It will contain all of the essential information as the […]
Subject: Economic Hardship Waivers and Electronic Administrative Certificate Procedure When a motorist is approved for an economic hardship waiver they receive a waiver that is signed and sealed by the Director of Motor Vehicles. The motorist is advised to go to their inspection station for an OBD re-inspection. When the mechanic performs the re-inspection of […]
Pre 1949 Inspection Requirements Effective January 1, 2008, House Bill 659 became law. It added a new section, RSA 266:62-a. This new statute exempts all antique motor vehicles (with original equipment) manufactured prior to 1949 from all inspections requirements. For exact wording of this new statute, please refer to RSA 266:62-a. Thank you, Division of […]
Mileage Entry Reminder Please be sure that you are entering the mileage into the NHOST unit in thousands of miles. If the vehicle you are inspecting has less than one thousand miles you need to enter a zero (0). For Example: A vehicle with 122,444.5 miles will be entered as “122” A vehicle with 36,645.9 […]
Important Reminder to All Inspection Stations About Issuing Stickers: If, Safety Pass & OBD Pass: The vehicle receives a full inspection sticker. If, Safety Pass & OBD Reject: The vehicle receives only the Month portion of the sticker If, Safety Reject & OBD Pass: The vehicle receives no sticker. If, Safety Reject & OBD Reject: […]
