Texas safety inspection

[chili_s_trip]

My safety inspection has expired and I am facing difficulties renewing. The MH is registered in Polk county with no emission test required. I am visiting the Dallas area in a couple of weeks on my way to Yuma. Dallas and surrounding areas require an emission test, which I would like to avoid. I received a warning ticket last April traveling through Texas. Has anyone faced this situation? Thanks.
Jack h

[robertbenita]

Interesting. I did not know this! Makes for consideration when retiring...

[afrescopXx]

chili's trip wrote:

afrescop wrote:
A couple of years ago we were in the Dallas area when the state inspection came due. The inspection station had me sign an affidavit stating I was not required to have an emissions inspection because my county of residence did not require one. The registration sticker shows the county where the vehicle is registered.

Do you recall the name and location of the station. The 2 I called in N. Dallas gave a no answer. Thanks.
Jack H.

It was in Lewisville on the west side of the highway. I do not remember the road name. It is the exit south of Main St. State inspections are all they do.

[dougrainer]

Texas Incentives for Eco-Friendly Driving

Texas rewards drivers of eco-friendly, "green" vehicles. The following vehicles are exempt from smog and emissions testing:
Vehicles not powered by gasoline (including electric vehicles).*
Diesel-powered vehicles.
Vehicles fewer than 2 years old.

THERE IS NO 5 DAY GRACE PERIOD ONCE YOU RE-ENTER THE STATE.
Inspection Grace Period

There is a five (5) day grace period for motorists to get their inspection sticker. An inspection certificate expires on the last day of the month that is indicated on the windshield. Therefore, you have until the 5th day of the following month to have your car inspected

Doug

[chili_s_trip]

darsben wrote:
So get it done in Texarkana

Thanks. I actually checked into this. I'm trying to avoid the hassle of taking the time finding the location, disconnecting the toad, etc.
I haven't had the rig inspection since 2011.
jack H

[chili_s_trip]

afrescop wrote:
A couple of years ago we were in the Dallas area when the state inspection came due. The inspection station had me sign an affidavit stating I was not required to have an emissions inspection because my county of residence did not require one. The registration sticker shows the county where the vehicle is registered.

Do you recall the name and location of the station. The 2 I called in N. Dallas gave a no answer. Thanks.
Jack H.

[chili_s_trip]

Tinstar wrote:

moparmaga2 wrote:
When I had my class a DP, Texas state inspections were my biggest pet peeve. I never could find a place that would do the work.

The standard line was "we do not have an inspection bay capable of handling your 43 foot motorhome" I would always ask who does. I gave up after spending $$$$ on diesel running around every year trying to get an inspection and just went without.

I was seriously considering a Montana llc in order to combat this problem of useless state inspections.

Texas does not require the emission inspection on a DP. They have never even wanted to take mine inside. They do it sitting in the parking lot and only takes about 5 minutes; quick walk-around looking at the tires, check all lights (headlights, turn signals, lp light) and the horn is about it for a diesel.

OH, and dougrainer knows what he's talking about. In Dallas they will do the inspection required for your residence county, and does not have to comply to the more stringent Dallas emission requirements.

Actually this is wrong. According to the Tex.Gov site and the DPS office I called if you get an inspection in a emmission check county you have to get and pass a check even though your county does not require. That why I posted this question. I received the warning ticket from a Highway cop on TX 380 on my way out of TEX. He gave me a hard time. Thanks.
Jack H

[Flanz]

Scars wrote:
Curious why you got a warning ticket. Who gave it to you?
Two options:
Pretend you forgot and they will not give you a ticket usually
or if they do it's not a moving violation on your driving record.
Get it done in a non-smog inspection city

It is here in Massachusetts. Moving violation and an increase in your insurance.....Just say'n

-paul

[srx-6]

Got mine at Holiday World. Camping World will also do them.

[Valkyriebush]

Bumpyroad wrote:
every time I warn folks about establishing residence in Texas because of the re-inspection requirement, people say it is no problem. I guess it can be.
bumpy

Montana LLC, works for me.

[moparmaga2]

Tinstar wrote:

moparmaga2 wrote:
When I had my class a DP, Texas state inspections were my biggest pet peeve. I never could find a place that would do the work.

The standard line was "we do not have an inspection bay capable of handling your 43 foot motorhome" I would always ask who does. I gave up after spending $$$$ on diesel running around every year trying to get an inspection and just went without.

I was seriously considering a Montana llc in order to combat this problem of useless state inspections.

Texas does not require the emission inspection on a DP. They have never even wanted to take mine inside. They do it sitting in the parking lot and only takes about 5 minutes; quick walk-around looking at the tires, check all lights (headlights, turn signals, lp light) and the horn is about it for a diesel.

OH, and dougrainer knows what he's talking about. In Dallas they will do the inspection required for your residence county, and does not have to comply to the more stringent Dallas emission requirements.

I know this, and you know this, but the problem is, does the 18 year old pimply face kid working at the garage doing inspections know this? I had an inspector tell me he was not authorized to inspect a commercial vehicle. When I told him this 43 foot motorhome was registered the exact same way as his Honda, he looked at me like I had 5 eyes. Hence driving around to every passenger car inspection place that all have variations on why they can't inspect the rv until I just give up. I had one tell me a few months ago that he could not inspect me because I was blocking his parking lot.

What a money grab. I would pay the state extra not to have to go through this hassle every year. Do you think this 18 year old kid is really more qualified than me to inspect a 43 foot triple axle motorhome with air brakes and air suspension.

[Dutch_12078]

darsben wrote:

New York is one of those re-inspection states as well.

and for what it is worth if your inspection is expired ANY STATE you pass through can give you a ticket for unsafe vehicle.

An expired NYS inspection does not violate any other state's laws. An expired sticker alone does make a vehicle unsafe.

[Tinstar]

moparmaga2 wrote:
When I had my class a DP, Texas state inspections were my biggest pet peeve. I never could find a place that would do the work.

The standard line was "we do not have an inspection bay capable of handling your 43 foot motorhome" I would always ask who does. I gave up after spending $$$$ on diesel running around every year trying to get an inspection and just went without.

I was seriously considering a Montana llc in order to combat this problem of useless state inspections.

Texas does not require the emission inspection on a DP. They have never even wanted to take mine inside. They do it sitting in the parking lot and only takes about 5 minutes; quick walk-around looking at the tires, check all lights (headlights, turn signals, lp light) and the horn is about it for a diesel.

OH, and dougrainer knows what he's talking about. In Dallas they will do the inspection required for your residence county, and does not have to comply to the more stringent Dallas emission requirements.

[moparmaga2]

When I had my class a DP, Texas state inspections were my biggest pet peeve. I never could find a place that would do the work.

The standard line was "we do not have an inspection bay capable of handling your 43 foot motorhome" I would always ask who does. I gave up after spending $$$$ on diesel running around every year trying to get an inspection and just went without.

I was seriously considering a Montana llc in order to combat this problem of useless state inspections.

[DougE]

If you have been out of state, you have 5 days to get an inspection. So if you're going to be in the state less than 5 days if stopped they should give you a warning. Just keep a motel receipt or gas ticket that shows the last date you were out of state.