Vehicle Owner Information
Understanding safety inspection requirements, fees, and exemptions for private and commercial vehicles in Utah.
Vehicles That Still Require Inspection
Salvage Vehicles
Required to pass a Safety Inspection the first time only that it is registered as such.
Street-Legal ATVs
Must pass inspection the first time it is registered, and each time ownership changes.
Commercial Vehicles
Over 10,001 lbs (Interstate): Annual inspection.
Over 26,001 lbs (Intrastate): Annual inspection.
Under 26,001 lbs (Intrastate): Exempt.
Buses & Taxis
Annual inspections required for School Buses, Buses/Vans for Hire, Taxis, Limousines, and Airport Transports.
All Tow Trucks
Per Utah Code 72-9-101 annual inspections are required.
3+ Axles & Heavy Towing
Vehicles with 3+ axles, or pulling trailers with multiple axles. (Standard pickups excluded).
Inspection Fees
⚠️Per House Bill 192 in the Utah 2026 Legislative Session, the maximum fee for a safety inspection was removed. As of May 6, 2026, each station is allowed to set a reasonable fee for inspections. Individuals should clarify pricing prior to inspections being performed.⚠️| Vehicle Type | |
|---|---|
| Motorcycles & Street-Legal ATVs | |
| Passenger Cars & Light Trucks | |
| Trailers | |
| Heavy Duty / 4WD / Bus |
☁️ Emissions Testing
Safety Inspection is separate from Emissions testing. Required in Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah Counties.
Get more information about emissions testing here