New Hampshire Eliminating Vehicle Safety Inspections As Of 2026 Got Me Curious.

Click to ENLARGE. Map from 'KBMT' '12 News' in Texas.That was the clearest map I could find.

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I am SHOCKED that we (i.e., New Hampshire) is doing AWAY with annual vehicle safety inspections as of February 2026. I never thought it would happen.

I have lived in New Hampshire for 39 years. I cannot remember a time when we didn't need safety inspections. [Yes, I tried to find when they were instituted but a quick Google didn't bear fruit.]

I THINK IT IS CRAZY.

What I worry about most are TIRES & brakes -- especially in the winter. Even with good tires winter in NH can be treacherous. I hate to think what we are going to see.

They are already saying more accidents will happen!

That is what really got me curious. I kind of thought that MOST states required annual inspections. Yes, I had heard that it was NOT mandatory in ALL states, but I kind of assumed that it was a requirement in most.

I am shocked. Just 13 states, & 11 are on the Eastern seaboard. Must be a reason.

I can now see the rationale of NH lawmakers.

But it doesn't make it right. But now I at least have some context & perspective.

Still does NOT make it right.

This does not make me happy. It makes me very worried.

😞