Admin Documentation
This document must be presented before a vehicle can be inspected.
What is the vehicle registration?
This item is placed on the windshield after a successful inspection.
What is the inspection sticker?
This type of business is legally allowed to perform inspections.
What is a licensed inspection station?
This item must work properly or the vehicle will be rejected.
What are windshield wipers?
This light must turn on when the brakes are applied.
What are brake lights?
If this does not match the vehicle, the inspection must fail.
What is the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)?
This must be recorded when a sticker is issued.
What is the sticker number/serial number?
This equipment must be in proper working condition and up to date.
What is inspection equipment calibration?
A broken version of this will result in an automatic rejection
What is a brake light?
This component connects the steering wheel to the wheels.
What is a steering system?
This record must be kept for inspections performed at a station.
What is the inspection logbook or record?
These must be tracked to prevent misuse or loss.
What are inspection stickers?
This is required to avoid conflicts of interest during inspections.
What is not repairing your own inspection failures (no self-certifying repairs)?
Severe rust in this system can cause a rejection.
What is the brake line or frame area?
This system charges the battery while the engine runs.
What is the alternator?
This agency may audit inspection stations for compliance.
What is the Maine State Police?
This must be reported if stickers are lost or stolen.
What is a lost/stolen sticker report?
This must be clearly displayed at all inspection stations.
What is an inspection station license certificate?
A crack in this area can cause an immediate rejection if in the driver’s view.
What is the windshield?
This safety device must be present and functional in all vehicles.
What is a seat belt?
This identifies a certified person allowed to perform inspections.
What is an inspection mechanic license?
This must happen before a sticker can legally be applied.
What is passing all inspection requirements?
This ensures a station is following Maine inspection laws properly.
What is a station compliance audit?
A mismatch in this will result in rejection for fraud prevention.
What is the VIN or odometer reading?
This warning device must function and can alert other drivers.
What is the horn?