New Hampshire RSA 266:59-b.IV reads as follows: “This section (Emission Control Equipment) shall not apply to vehicles 20 or more model years old which shall be determined by subtracting the model year of the vehicle from the calendar year in which the inspection occurs.” This means that in 2016 vehicles that are model year 1996 […]
Category: NHOST Emails
June 24, 2015
Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X VIN Anomaly The following Technical Service Bulletin has been provided by FCA (Fiat Chrysler Autombiles) related to the VIN issue on certain 2015 Jeep Renegade and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles: […]
October 24, 2013
The e-mail blast below was originally sent on September 26, 2007 Early Inspections RSA 261:62, II (d) was recently amended via Chapter 140, House Bill 448-Local and now allows for a person to renew a vehicle registration during the 4 months prior to its expiration without having to verify the owner’s absence from the State. […]
October 14, 2013
Trailer Inspections On August 24, 2013 the state passed SB22 to modify RSA 266:1-b with regard to trailer inspections. This law modifies Administrative Rule Saf-C 3227.01 (a) Inspection Required. This means that now only trailers greater than 10,000 pounds GVWR are required to be state inspected. It is important to note that trailers should still […]
May 14, 2013
BCA 4 headlamp Aimer Retro Fit DMV INSPECTION STATION NOTICE TO ALL INSPECTION STATIONS THAT HAVE PURCHASED THE SYMTECH BCA 4 HEADLIGHT AIMIER The Symtech BCA 4 Headlamp aimers as sold do not comply with the requirement for NH State Inspection because they do not allow for the proper headlight angle to be inspected per […]
January 11, 2013
NEW INSPECTION LAW EFFECTIVE JAN 1, 2013 Regulatory changes in RSA 266:1, effective January 01, 2013, removed the requirement for trucks over 18,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight to be inspected on a semiannual basis. As a result all vehicles will now fall into the annual inspection requirement, with the exception of school buses over 10,000 […]
November 26, 2012
Automated Safety and Emissions Test Reporting This is a reminder to all inspection stations and mechanics that all model year 1996 and newer vehicle inspections, regardless of weight or emissions test requirement, are required to be reported electronically (through the NHOST unit) per RSA 266:1 VII-a (b). Please note that any inspection station utilizing the […]
September 18, 2012
Issuing Stickers with Proper Expiration Date The e-mail blast below was originally sent on May 4, 2012 This email is being sent to clarify that an antique vehicle is one that is REGISTERED AND PLATED AS ANTIQUE in order to be eligible for an antique sticker. If a vehicle is 40 or more model years […]
August 22, 2012
Mechanic Classes Pre Registration REQUIRED **** PLEASE READ AND SHARE WITH OTHERS **** The DMV began requiring that anyone attending the inspection classes held at the DMV on the first Tuesday of every month will need to be signed up prior to attending a class. The class is still free however mechanics that do not […]
August 6, 2012
Motorcycle Inspection Required Tool List This is the Motorcycle Inspection Required Tool List. Click here for details: Motorcycle Inspection Tool List. This is the Motorcycle Inspection list of Responsibility: Motorcycle Inspection Responsibility. […]