Art's Automotive Service
1214 Athens Ave, 23227 · VA
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Virginia vehicle safety inspection
Yes — safety inspection is required. Virginia requires an annual official safety inspection for most vehicles. The program is administered by Virginia State Police. There is no public bulk safety-station list online—confirm a shop performs official VSP inspections. Do not confuse with Northern Virginia emissions (Virginia VIP).
Key facts
- Cadence
- annual
- Fee
- $20 — Maximum inspection fee set by Code §46.2-1167 (confirm current statutory amount). Reinspection fee rules also in statute.
- Program
- Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Program
- Administered by
- Virginia State Police — Safety Division
- Official locator
- Not published as a public bulk list
- Emissions relationship
- Separate county emissions (e.g. Virginia VIP) — not VSP safety inspection
Who must get inspected
Most vehicles operated on Virginia highways require a current official inspection sticker under §46.2-1157 et seq., with exemptions as provided by law.
What is inspected
- Standards in 19VAC30-70
- Lights, brakes, tires, glass, and other official inspection items
Emissions relationship
Separate county emissions (e.g. Virginia VIP) — not VSP safety inspection. Keep safety and emissions searches separate when locating stations.
Find stations in Virginia
Sample listings below. Prefer the official locator when available.
Automobile Inspection Station
8930 Patterson Ave #6324, 23229 · VA
Hours on station page
Broad Street Auto & Tire Inc.
2120 Lake Ave, 23230 · VA
Hours on station page
Car Care Auto Center
5201 B Midlothian Turnpike, 23225 · VA
Hours on station page
Cutshaw Automotive
3101 W Broad St, 23230 · VA
Hours on station page
DeVoss Auto Service LLC - Auto Service, Auto Repair Shop in Richmond, VA
1103 N Arthur Ashe Blvd #4805, 23230 · VA
Hours on station page
City directory
Costs & payment
Maximum inspection fee set by Code §46.2-1167 (confirm current statutory amount). Reinspection fee rules also in statute.
Fail / retest rules
Rejection sticker and reinspection rules appear in Code §46.2-1158 and related regs; §46.2-1167 addresses reinspection fee within the rejection period at the same station.
How to prepare
- Ask the shop if they perform Virginia State Police official inspections
- Bring registration
- Fix obvious lighting/tire issues before arrival
Official sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Always confirm with the primary source before you drive.
Recent changes
Track dated fee, cadence, and program updates on the Virginia changes guide. Until a new statute or agency notice is cited there, rely on the official program URL and sources above.
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FAQ
Does Virginia publish an official station list?
VSP does not publish a bulk public safety-station directory online. Confirm with the station that it is an official inspection station.
Is virginiavip.org for safety inspections?
No. Virginia VIP covers emissions in applicable localities. Safety inspection is the VSP Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Program.
How much is a Virginia safety inspection?
The maximum fee is set in Code §46.2-1167 (commonly cited as $20 for a full inspection—verify the current code text).
Who must get a Virginia vehicle safety inspection?
Most vehicles operated on Virginia highways require a current official inspection sticker under §46.2-1157 et seq., with exemptions as provided by law.
What does Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Program inspect?
Standards in 19VAC30-70; Lights, brakes, tires, glass, and other official inspection items
What happens if I fail inspection in Virginia?
Rejection sticker and reinspection rules appear in Code §46.2-1158 and related regs; §46.2-1167 addresses reinspection fee within the rejection period at the same station.
How much does vehicle inspection cost in Virginia?
Maximum inspection fee set by Code §46.2-1167 (confirm current statutory amount). Reinspection fee rules also in statute.
Who runs Virginia's inspection program?
Virginia State Police — Safety Division. Program page: https://vsp.virginia.gov/safety-and-enforcement/vehicle-safety-inspection/
About this page
Last reviewed 2026-10-01. FindSafetyStations is not affiliated with Virginia State Police — Safety Division.