Periodic vehicle inspections - New Brunswick

Application

All vehicles are required to undergo compulsory inspections at an official testing station.

All commercial vehicles, except school buses and buses which are to be inspected at least once every six months, must bear a valid certificate of inspection and shall be tested at least once every 12 months.

Procedure

Inspection shall be made by or under the direct supervision of a certified mechanic who is employed by an official testing station.

The inspection will include a visual inspection and mechanical examination of the following vehicle and trailer parts:

• Body and seat belt assemblies
• Windshield and windows
• Horn
• Windshield wipers
• Rear view mirror
• Lighting system
• Exhaust system
• Braking system
• Steering system
• Suspension system
• Wheels and tires
• Coupling system
• Power train
• Instruments and auxiliary equipment
• Electrical system
• Engine controls
• Fuel system
• Mirrors

The certified mechanic must certify as approved or rejected each vehicle upon which an inspection has been completed by attaching a completed Certificate of Inspection or Certificate of Rejection to that vehicle or trailer. The Certificate of Inspection sticker issued for the month in which the vehicle was inspected and attached to a vehicle is valid until the end of the month in the next ensuing year. Vehicles are required to be inspected every six months, the sticker is valid until the end of the six months following the month of inspection.

The Certificate of Rejection will extend the inspection compliance date by 14 days following initial inspection during which time the owner must have the vehicle repaired and reinspected at an official testing station.

Law

Motor Vehicle Act, 248(3), 249.

Regulation

Vehicle Inspection Regulation 83-185, Inspection Order 84-145.