What does a vehicle need to pass an enhanced safety inspection?

A vehicle undergoing an enhanced safety inspection must meet specific criteria, particularly if it has been specially constructed or modified. Enhanced safety inspections are designed to ensure that vehicles that deviate from standard specifications adhere to additional safety regulations that come with modifications. This includes after-market changes that may affect the vehicle’s performance, safety features, or overall compliance with state safety standards.

While routine maintenance and having a valid VIN and current insurance are important for general vehicle operation, they do not specifically pertain to the enhanced safety inspection requirements. Standard safety features alone being checked would not encompass the broader requirements placed on vehicles that have been modified or specially constructed. Therefore, understanding that enhanced inspections are aimed at these specific vehicles is crucial for compliance and safety standards in Pennsylvania.