In Virginia, some vehicles are exempt from emissions inspections. Here are the types of vehicles that are exempt from emissions inspections in Virginia:
- Motorcycles
- Gasoline passenger vehicles over 25 years of age
- Diesel vehicles manufactured after 1996 that weigh more than 8,500 pounds
- New vehicles being titled for the first time
- Vehicles that run on clean fuel (ex: electricity or compressed natural gas)
- Some hybrid vehicles
Additionally, used vehicles of the current and three previous model years are exempt from emissions inspections for up to 4 years. Its important to note that all vehicles in Virginia are required to have an up-to-date safety inspection, but emissions inspections are only required for certain vehicles.
