Vermont vehicle inspections went electronic last year, and while the rules for road-worthiness never changed, many reported headaches and failed inspections. Now the DMV's rules are getting an update. We're talking about the new inspection rules and what it means for Vermont drivers.
Scott Davidson, chief inspector for the Vermont DMV, discusses the roll-out of AVIP (the Automated Vehicle Inspection Program), the update to the state's vehicle inspection manual and how new advisories for non-critical issues could give drivers more leeway at the next inspection.
Also joining the program is Susan Morse, manager at Morse Auto and Truck Repair in Bennington, sharing her experience with inspections, the implementation of the electronic AVIP system and how customers can respond to a failed inspection.
You can submit public comment to the DMV about the inspection changes on their website.
Broadcast live on Wednesday, April 17, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
Matt Smith worked for Vermont Public from 2017 to 2023 as managing editor and senior producer of Vermont Edition.
