In a few years, new cars probably won’t pass inspection or be allowed insurance if their internet access is disabled and not fixed by an authorized technician in a timely manner.
Most US states don't have a safety inspection. [1]
The trend might even be moving away from some types of inspections.
For example, Louisiana recently did away with its annual inspection program for all non-commercial, non-school bus vehicles (except for some emissions testing in some locations due to federal clean air act). [2]
Most US states don't have a safety inspection. [1]
The trend might even be moving away from some types of inspections.
For example, Louisiana recently did away with its annual inspection program for all non-commercial, non-school bus vehicles (except for some emissions testing in some locations due to federal clean air act). [2]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection_in_the_Unit...
[2] https://legiscan.com/LA/text/HB1085/2026