California eases 90-day inspection requirement for select vehicles
September 26, 2024
As of January 1, 2025, certain vehicles will no longer be subject to California’s 90-day inspection program.
Recently enacted Assembly Bill 3278 removes vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of under 26,001 from the state’s mandatory 90-day vehicle inspection program (sometimes referred to as the California Highway Patrol’s 90-day BIT inspection).
About the 90-day inspection program
Section 34505.5 of the California Vehicle Code requires a vehicle inspection at least every 90 days on the following items:
- Brake adjustments,
- Brake system components and leaks,
- Steering and suspension systems,
- Tires and wheels, and
- Vehicle connecting devices.
Inspections must be documented and include the:
- Identification of the vehicle, including:
- Make,
- Model,
- License number,
- Company vehicle number, or
- Other means of positive identification;
- Date and nature of each inspection and any repair performed; and
- Signature of the carrier’s authorized representative attesting to the inspection and the completion of all required repairs.
Inspection records must be maintained for two years.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) considers this mandatory inspection program to be equivalent to the federal inspection requirements in Part 396.
Periodic inspection compliance on January 1, 2025
On and after January 1, 2025, vehicles that are no longer subject to the 90-day inspection requirement will be subject to the federal annual inspection requirements in Part 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
September 26, 2024
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