Official State of Rhode Island website

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State of Rhode Island, Division of Motor Vehicles , Department of Revenue

Inspection Stations and Locations

Light Duty Vehicles and Light Duty Trucks

Up to and including 8,500 lbs. GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating)

All Light Duty Vehicles and Light Duty Trucks (Gas & Diesel powered) registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a Safety and Emissions test at least once every 24 months.

Heavy Duty Vehicles and Heavy Duty Trucks

Greater than 8,500 lbs. GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating)

All Heavy Duty Vehicles and Heavy Duty Trucks registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a RI Safety Inspection at least once every 12 months.

Trailers and Semi-Trailers

Greater than 1,000 lbs. GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating)

All Trailers and Semi-Trailers registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a RI Safety Inspection prior to June 30th each year.

Motorcycles

All Motorcycles registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a RI Safety Inspection prior to June 30th each year.

Livestock Trailers

All Livestock Trailers and Livestock Semi-Trailers (irrespective of gross weight), registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a RI Safety Inspection prior to June 30th each year.