Virginia State Police

19VAC30-70-1. Purpose and Authority.

Virginia’s Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Program was developed and adopted to promote highway safety. The program model is based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Vehicles submitted for inspection must be compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable on the date of manufacture.

Motor Vehicle Inspection Program Certifications (Permits)

• Inspection Stations
  • 19VAC30-70-10. Official inspection station requirements.
• Inspectors
  • 19VAC30-70-9. Inspector requirements.

Safety Inspector Application Forms

Safety Inspector Certification Instructions

All (4) documents below must be completed and brought to the testing site:

1. Safety Inspector Application – SP-170(B) (Rev 8-1-2020)
2. Safety Inspector Applicant Worksheet
3. Authorization for Release of Information – SP-170(D)
4. Criminal History Form – SP-167*Do not use the “NotaryCam” Option*
   • Instructions for Completing the Criminal History Form
   • Example Criminal History Form – SP-167

For testing locations and booking a testing appointment:

• Safety Inspector License Testing Sites

Safety Inspector Examination Study Guides

• Safety Inspector Examination Study Guide – Class A
• Safety Inspector Examination Study Guide – Class B (Trailers)
• Safety Inspector Examination Study Guide – Class C (Motorcycle)