OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYEnhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program
The purpose of the Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program is to confirm all applicable vehicles presently operating on New Jersey’s roadways are the cleanest they can be. This means vehicles must go through periodic emissions testing at one of the many inspection facilities to ensure they are not exceeding the established pollutant limits which would have detrimental effects on the local environment.
Going for your periodic inspection keeps our air CLEAN!
The Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program is jointly administered by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. See below for an overview of the division of responsibilities for the Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Establish emission inspection test procedures and standards.
- Establish requirements and specifications for emission test equipment and approve such equipment for use.
- Establish requirements for, and certify, Emission Repair Technicians (ERTs).
- Audit inspection facility emission inspection equipment.
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
- Determine which vehicles are required to have an inspection (with DEP concurrence for emission inspections), how often, and where the inspection may be performed.
- Establish safety inspection test procedures and standards.
- License motor vehicle inspectors.
- Establish requirements for, and register, Emission Repair Facilities (ERFs).
- License Private Inspection Facilities (PIFs).
- Provide inspection stickers.
- Audit inspection facility operations, inspector performance, and both safety and emission inspection equipment.
- Conduct roadside inspections.
NJ Inspections
Find out what vehicles must get inspected and where to go, see hours of operation, view wait time cameras, and more!
Rules and Regulations
The Inspection and Maintenance Program was carefully curated by lawmakers and scientists alike. For in-depth descriptions, rules, and applicable laws and regulations associated with the program, please visit the links below.
Auditing and Enforcement
Equipment and Inspector Audits, Inspection Sticker Compliance, and Inspection Fraud Monitoring
Program Reporting to USEPA
