Failed VA inspection

[Anonymous]

Did the garage tell you it wasn't safe to drive, or just tell you you need to replace your brakes before you can pass inspection?

I've driven with a failed inspection for a couple of days. The car failed for multiple reasons, and one they said I needed to fix right away. The others waited until the weekend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's fine. When did the inspection expire?

I'm not driving on an expired inspection. It's a FAILED inspection.

I understand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:See F-2.

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title19/agency30/chapter70/section60/

Fascinating and I wish I'd known this when my car failed inspection last year. I assumed I had to go straight to the repair shop, do not pass go. I failed last year for brakes, I think. This year I need a headlight replaced before it'll pass inspection (which expires at the end of this month). I keep thinking about a new car and hate to put the money into my current car but I'm not sure I see myself buying a new car in the next 3 weeks so will probably suck it up and pay for the new headlight. Ugh.

F. The operator of the rejected vehicle shall be informed of the following:

1. The rejection sticker is valid for 15 days in addition to the date of inspection.

2. The rejection sticker places no travel restriction on the operation of the vehicle and is issued in lieu of an approval sticker.

3. The vehicle operator is legally responsible for any defect if operated on the highway and may be subject to a traffic summons for any existing equipment violation.