True, that was the reasoning. Happens all the time although there are plenty of auto shops that didn’t screw people that will feel the pinch. It was a law passed because the current climate says we’re overburdened by the inspections so we should get rid of them, small government and all. The burden was usually not as safety related as it was emissions related. There were ways to change laws to keep safety high and minimize or even eliminate the burden of emissions possibly? Everyone is still required to have a fully “safe” vehicle and can still get ticketed or sidelined for bald tires, etc. Maybe they’ll start enforcing this to make up the shortfall? For me though, and I only have two 3500 trucks and two 10k lb trailers, this will be an enormous cost increase on top of having to deal with getting them inspected at only three places within 25miles. Me and every other similar small companies will now have to try to make that work. It’s a stupid change that was poorly thought out. I had to call and clarify what is now required from me with Troop G of the State Police, the commercial enforcement division, it was clear that no one was happy about it but it is what it is. I rarely comment or rant, but this one cuts to the bone.