(Washington, DC) - DC DMV introduces its new vehicle inspection category, "Pass with Warning." DMV's inspection process monitors 81 total items. Approximately 20% of vehicle failures are for minor safety defects. By eliminating the re-inspection of these minor defects, DMV can improve customer service significantly by reducing overall vehicle inspection times, while still identifying safety requirements for vehicle owners.

Vehicles that have only the minor defects will receive a valid inspection sticker, but will also be provided a list of items requiring repair. Such vehicles will not be required to return until their next regularly scheduled 2-year inspection. The owners are still obligated to take action to bring the vehicle into compliance. They will not be exempt from law enforcement, nor will they be eligible for a second "Pass with Warning."

Additionally, to provide motorists with greater choice and flexibility, DMV is expanding the authority of the vehicle inspection station to include brake re-inspections. The inspection station will continue to charge a re-inspection fee.