Can an inspection station issue a certificate of inspection if there is a T-DOT sticker placed on the current inspection?

In Pennsylvania, the presence of a T-DOT sticker indicates that the vehicle has been issued a temporary registration. An inspection station cannot issue a certificate of inspection for a vehicle that has a T-DOT sticker unless the station is the one that issued that sticker. This is because the T-DOT sticker signifies a specific temporary status of registration and documentation that might not meet the standard requirements for inspection.

The reasoning behind this policy is to ensure that vehicles being inspected are properly registered and meet the necessary criteria for a valid inspection. If a different inspection station were to conduct an inspection on a vehicle marked with a T-DOT sticker, it would create potential inconsistencies in registration status and inspection validity. Each inspection station must adhere to the regulations regarding temporary registrations and the issuance of inspections to maintain road safety and compliance with state laws.