APPENDIX B 

CD 

 Group 1 Inspector Certification Training 

 Group D Inspector Certification Training 

 Industry Emissions Waivers 
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Group 1 Inspector Group 1 Inspector 

Certification Program

David A. Paterson Governor David A. Paterson Governor

David J. Swartz Commissioner David J. Swartz Commissioner

Revised 1-2008

OBJECTIVE

To Train You To Do A Proper New York State To Train You To Do A Proper New York State 

Safety, Low Enhanced (Gasoline) Emissions, Safety, Low Enhanced (Gasoline) Emissions, 

NYVIP OBD II & Diesel Emissions Inspection NYVIP OBD II & Diesel Emissions Inspection 

Of Vehicles Up To 18,000 GVW

This Class Will Focus On This Class Will Focus On 1982 And Newer Vehicles. If And Newer Vehicles. If 

You Are Inspecting An Older Model Vehicle, Refer You Are Inspecting An Older Model Vehicle, Refer 

To The Commissioners Regulation Book As There To The Commissioners Regulation Book As There 

May Be Different Requirements. May Be Different Requirements.

TOPICS  Basic Record Keeping

 Inspection Procedures

 Written Test Written Test – 70% Passing Grade

Types Of Inspectors Cards Types Of Inspectors Cards

Different Groups

Group1 – Vehicles Up to 18,000 MGW 

– Safety, Low Enhanced 

Emissions, NYVIP OBD II * And 

Diesel Emissions

Group 2 – Vehicles Over 18,000 MGW 

( Heavy Duty ) Safety and Diesel 

Emissions

Group 3 – Motorcycles – Safety Only

Group “D” – High Enhanced 

Emissions Must Be Combined 

With Group 1 or 2

Inspector Is Required To: Inspector Is Required To:

Carry Card At All Times During Working Hours

Safeguard Card At All Times

PENALTIES FOR

IMPROPER INSPECTIONS

CAN INCLUDE

SUSPENSION,

REVOCATION AND

FINES !!!

* NYVIP INSPECTIONS WILL 

REQUIRE YOU TO PASS AN 

ADDITIONAL TEST ON YOUR 

FACILITY’S NYVIP CVIS UNIT

Commissioners Inspection Commissioners Inspection 

Regulation Book Regulation Book

Each Station Must Have An Up To Date Each Station Must Have An Up To Date 

Copy Of The 

COMMISSIONERS REGULATIONS

(CR – 79 )

Available For Review At All Times

Contact DMV Technical Services For 

Assistance

(518) 474-5282

Copies Of The Regulations, Regulation 

Updates And Other Forms Are Available 

On The Internet At

WWW.NYSDMV.COM

Required Inspection Equipment Required Inspection Equipment

Every Group 1 Inspection Station Must Have : Every Group 1 Inspection Station Must Have :

• A Tread Depth Gauge

• A Paper Punch

• Tire Pressure Gauge

• NYVIP CVIS Unit For Performing OBD II NYVIP CVIS Unit For Performing OBD II 

Inspections

• Stations in the NYMA Stations in the NYMA MUST also be equipped also be equipped 

with a NYTEST CVIS to perform High Enhanced with a NYTEST CVIS to perform High Enhanced 

emissions inspections. emissions inspections.

• Stations Wishing To Perform Diesel Emissions Stations Wishing To Perform Diesel Emissions 

Inspection Must Also Have An Approved Diesel Inspection Must Also Have An Approved Diesel 

Emissions Tester

Ownership Documents Ownership Documents

When A Vehicle Is Presented For Inspection, When A Vehicle Is Presented For Inspection, 

You Should Obtain An Acceptable Obtain An Acceptable 

Ownership Document Ownership Document From The Operator From The Operator 

Of The Vehicle. Of The Vehicle.

This Is To Assure That You Are Able To This Is To Assure That You Are Able To 

Keep An Keep An Accurate Record Of Each Accurate Record Of Each 

Inspection That You Do. That You Do.

When Vehicle Weight Is Used To Determine When Vehicle Weight Is Used To Determine 

The Type Of Inspection A Vehicle Must The Type Of Inspection A Vehicle Must 

Have, The GVWR Is To Be Used. Have, The GVWR Is To Be Used.
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Registration Document Registration Document

Can Be New York OR Out Can Be New York OR Out – Of - State

MICHAEL MOTORIST

123 MAIN ST..

SYOSSET NY ABC1234

ABC1234

9

9

08

Other Documents Other Documents

Title 

Certificate

(Can Be NY Or (Can Be NY Or 

Out of State) Out of State) MV - 50

MV – 907A

VOID

VOID

VOID

V.I.N. Plate Check V.I.N. Plate Check

If The V.I.N. Plate Is Missing Or Mutilated, If The V.I.N. Plate Is Missing Or Mutilated, 

You Must Complete Form VS-110 And Mail 110 And Mail 

It To D.M.V. Within 24 Hours Of The 

Vehicle Being Presented For Inspection. Vehicle Being Presented For Inspection.

A Missing Or Mutilated V.I.N. Plate Is NOT A Cause To Refuse

To Perform An Inspection Or Reject a Vehicle

Vehicle Inspection Records Vehicle Inspection Records

Stations Stations Equipped With Either The NYTEST or NYVIP

CVIS Unit Will Keep CVIS Unit Will Keep All Inspection Records In CVIS Units All Inspection Records In CVIS Units 

Computer Except Diesel Emissions Inspections and H.D. Inspections and H.D. 

Safety Inspections Done In Combination With A Diesel Safety Inspections Done In Combination With A Diesel 

Emissions Inspections. Emissions Inspections.

Stations NOT Equipped With Either The NYTEST or NOT Equipped With Either The NYTEST or 

NYVIP CVIS Unit Will Keep Records Of Inspections On CVIS Unit Will Keep Records Of Inspections On 

The Appropriate The Appropriate VS-1074 Form.

See your copy of the Commissioners Regulations and/or See your copy of the Commissioners Regulations and/or 

NYVIP Operators Manual for additional information on NYVIP Operators Manual for additional information on 

record keeping requirements. record keeping requirements.

Registration Plates Registration Plates

Use Plate Number To Keep Use Plate Number To Keep 

Records Of Inspections Records Of Inspections 

UNLESS: UNLESS:

No Plates

Dealer Plates

Transporter Plates If Using If Using NYTEST or NYVIP NYTEST or NYVIP 

CVIS Unit : CVIS Unit :

Enter “NO PLATE” or 

“DEALER”

In Plate Number Field

If Using If Using VS-1074:

Enter FULL V.I.N.

In Registration Plate Column

Refusing To Inspect A Vehicle Refusing To Inspect A Vehicle 

and Appointments and Appointments

Normally An Inspection Station MAY NOT REFUSE To Normally An Inspection Station MAY NOT REFUSE To 

Inspect A Vehicle It Is Licensed To Inspect. Inspect A Vehicle It Is Licensed To Inspect. 

If A Vehicle Cannot Be Inspected When It Is Initially If A Vehicle Cannot Be Inspected When It Is Initially Presented For Inspection An Appointment Within Presented For Inspection An Appointment Within The Next 8 Working Days Must Be Offered. The Next 8 Working Days Must Be Offered.

A Deposit (Up To The Full Inspection Fee) May Be A Deposit (Up To The Full Inspection Fee) May Be 

Collected For Making The Appointment Collected For Making The Appointment – See 

Regulation 79.8( c ) For Full Details. Regulation 79.8( c ) For Full Details.

The Only Acceptable Reasons To Refuse An Inspection Are IF:

 The Vehicle Will Not Fit Into The Building

 The Station Is Not Properly Licensed or Equipped To Inspect 

The Type of Vehicle.
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Certificates Of Inspection Certificates Of Inspection

Manual (Book) Type

Motorcycle

H.D. Safety Only

(Over #18,000)

Safety & Diesel Emissions

(#8,500 to #18,000)

Safety Only Up To #18,000 Safety & Emissions

(Low Enhanced & OBD II)

Expires Last Day Of Expires Last Day Of 

The Month Punched In

Year Printed On Face

Of Sticker

Certificates Of Inspection Certificates Of Inspection

NYTEST Analyzer Type Issued In NYMA

12/31/08 12/31/08

Safety / Emissions

(High Enhanced)

Safety / Emissions 

Waiver 

(High Enhanced)

Expire 1 Year And

10 Days From

Date Of Issuance

Of Inspection

Sticker

When performing a When performing a SAFETY ONLY inspection of a vehicle

Weighing up to 18,000 GVW, a Weighing up to 18,000 GVW, a MANUAL SAFETY ONLY

Inspection certificate should be issued. Inspection certificate should be issued.

Replacement Certificates Replacement Certificates

If An Inspection Sticker Becomes Damaged A Vehicle 

Owner May Request a Replacement Sticker If Less Than 

12 Months Have Passed Since The Sticker Was Originally 

Issued

Replacements Are Available ONLY From The DMV Vehicle 

Safety Central Office In Albany

The Owner Must Submit Proof Of Inspection And The 

Appropriate Fee 

The owner MAY have a FULL NEW inspection performed at the FULL FEE instead of obtaining a replacement certificate

For Complete Information, See Regulation 79.11(c)

Ten Day Extension Certificate Ten Day Extension Certificate

VS - 1077

Issued Only By

DMV Issuing Offices

When A Vehicle When A Vehicle 

Purchased

From A Private Party Is

First Registered

Valid For 10 Days

From Date Of Issuance

Temporary Certificate Of Temporary Certificate Of 

Emissions Waiver VS Emissions Waiver VS - 1078

When A Vehicle Registered In The NYMA Is outside the NYMA 

And Its Safety/High Enhanced (Gasoline) OR Safety/Diesel 

Emissions Inspection Certificate Is About To Expire, A 

TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF EMISSIONS WAIVER May Be 

Obtained From DMV

A Low Enhanced Inspection Station Will 

Perform A Safety & Low Enhanced 

Emissions Inspection Of A Gasoline 

Powered Vehicle or A Safety Only 

Inspection Of A Diesel Powered Vehicle,

Only If It Displays A Temporary Certificate 

Of Emissions Waiver 

The Vehicle MUST Receive a Full Inspection,

Safety & High Enhanced Emissions OR 

Safety & Diesel Emissions - Within 10 Days 

of Its Return to the NYMA 

Rejections, Rejection Notice & Rejections, Rejection Notice & 

Re-Inspections Inspections

A Rejection Notice Must Be Issued For 

All Rejections. All Rejections.

A Complete Re-Inspection Of The Failed 

Portion (Safety, Emissions or Both) Must 

Be Performed Within 30 Days Of Failure. Be Performed Within 30 Days Of Failure.

ASK THE CUSTOMER FOR THE 

REJECTION NOTICE !

If The Vehicle Leaves The Station And 

Returns For Re-Inspection – Charge Only 

For Portion(s) Re-Inspected.

If Vehicle Remains At Station – No 

Charge For Re-Inspection.

If Re-Inspection Performed More Than 30 

Days After Failure Or Diesel Vehicle is 

Taken To A Different Station Within 30 Within 30 

Days – Full Initial Inspection Required. Full Initial Inspection Required.

The NYVIP or NYTEST CVIS Units 

In Stations So Equipped, Will Print 

The Rejection Notice
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Sticker Removal Sticker Removal

At The Start of The 

inspection Check The 

Existing Certificate -

EXPIRED

Remove From 

Windshield

VALID

Leave On 

Windshield

Brake Equalization Test Brake Equalization Test

( Optional ) ( Optional )

Before Pulling The Before Pulling The 

Vehicle Into The Vehicle Into The 

Shop, It Is Strongly Shop, It Is Strongly 

Recommended That Recommended That 

The Inspector The Inspector 

Perform An Optional Perform An Optional 

Brake Equalization Brake Equalization 

Test To Determine Test To Determine 

The General The General 

Condition Of Vehicle

Brake Pedal Reserve Brake Pedal Reserve

Reject If: Reject If:

Reserve Is Reserve Is 

Less Than 1/3 Less Than 1/3 

Of Full Of Full 

Available Available 

Pedal Travel Pedal Travel

Brake Pedal Fade & Power Brake Brake Pedal Fade & Power Brake 

Test

Reject If: Reject If:

Pedal Fails To Hold 

Steady For 60 Seconds Steady For 60 Seconds

With Normal Foot 

Pressure Applied. __________________________________________

Turn Engine Off and 

Pump Pedal Several 

Times To Relieve Power 

Assist From System.

With Foot On Brake Pedal 

Re – Start Engine.

Reject If:

Pedal Fails To Fall or 

Drop Slightly When 

Engine Starts

Parking Brake Parking Brake

Reject If: Reject If:

•Parking Brake is Not Applied Independently of the 

Service Brake System

•No Reserve

•Locking Device Inoperative or Parking Brake Cannot Be 

Released

•Parking Brake Won’t Hold Vehicle With Engine Slightly 

Accelerated

Steering Wheel Play Steering Wheel Play

Turn Steering Wheel Turn Steering Wheel 

Lock-To-Lock 

REJECT If There Is ANY REJECT If There Is ANY 

Unusual Tightness Or Unusual Tightness Or 

Binding

Check For Amount Of Check For Amount Of 

Free Play In Steering

REJECT IF More Than

2 inches - Power Steering

3 inches - Manual Steering
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Horn

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

 Horn Fails to Make A Horn Fails to Make A 

Sound Loud Enough To Sound Loud Enough To 

Serve As A Danger Serve As A Danger 

Warning

 Horn Is Not Securely Horn Is Not Securely 

Mounted

 Operating Device is Not Operating Device is Not 

Within Easy Reach of Within Easy Reach of 

The Driver

Windshield & Other Glass Windshield & Other Glass

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

•Vehicle Is Vehicle Is NOT Equipped With Approved Safety Glazing

•Windshield Or Any Window Has Windshield Or Any Window Has Any Exposed Sharp Or Any Exposed Sharp Or 

Jagged Edges

•Vehicle Vehicle Does Not Have A Windshield

•Windshield Has A Crack MORE THAN 11” In Length In Length & ANY 

PART Of The Crack Extends Into The Wiper Path

•Any Windshield Any Windshield “Star” OVER 3” In Diameter Regardless of In Diameter Regardless of 

Location Location 

Windshield Wipers Windshield Wipers

NOTE: Inspect Front Inspect Front 

Windshield Wipers Windshield Wipers 

ONLY – Rear Window or Rear Window or 

Headlamp Wipers Are Headlamp Wipers Are 

NOT Inspected

REJECT FOR : REJECT FOR :

•Missing Wipers

•Inoperative Wipers

•Improperly Adjusted Wipers

•Blades That Are Dead, Torn Or Excessively Worn

•Any Material Other Than The Rubber Wiper Blade Is Contacting The Windshield

•Wiper Control Not Within Easy Reach Of Driver

Mirrors Mirrors

REJECT IF

The Vehicle Does Not Have At 

Least Two Mirrors - Drivers 

Door & Interior OR Passenger 

Door

Check For Condition Of Mirrors Check For Condition Of Mirrors

REJECT IF

ANY Mirror Which is Cracked, ANY Mirror Which is Cracked, 

Broken, Discolored, 

Cannot be Adjusted, Fails 

to Hold It’s Adjustment Or 

Is Not Securely Mounted

Seat Belts Seat Belts

Required Number Required Number

Reject If The Vehicle Does Reject If The Vehicle Does 

Not Have One Belt for Not Have One Belt for 

Each Seat Position In Each Seat Position In 

Vehicle

On 1998 & Newer Vehicles

Check Air Bag Check Air Bag 

Readiness Light Readiness Light – If 

Malfunction Indicated, Malfunction Indicated, 

Advise Operator In Advise Operator In 

Writing On Invoice

DO NOT REJECT

For Air Bag Defects

Seat Belts Function Seat Belts Function

REJECT

Any Belt With Any Of The Following 

Defects:

• Any Automatic Adjuster Does 

Not Recoil

• Any Motorized Belt Which Fails 

to Activate Or Release When 

Designed to Do So

• Cannot Be Buckled

• Unbuckles When Tugged On

• Cannot Be Unbuckled

• Is Not Properly Anchored

• Is Pulled Out Of Its Anchor
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Master Cylinder Master Cylinder

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

There Are There Are 

Any Visible Visible 

Leaks Or The 

Master 

Cylinder Is Cylinder Is 

Not Filled To Not Filled To 

It’s Designed s Designed 

Capacity

Fuel System

Check The Fuel Check The Fuel 

System For Leaks

REJECT IF

Any Leak Is Found In 

The System, Tank or The System, Tank or 

Lines That Results Lines That Results 

in Dripping or Dripping or 

Pooling of Fuel Pooling of Fuel

Power Steering System

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

 System Does Not Work

 There Are Any Visible 

System Leaks

 The Drive Belt Is Loose,

V Belt is Cracked Or Frayed

Serpentine Belt is “Chunking”

In Micro V Area Or Flat Outer 

Surface Is Cracked Or 

Frayed

Headlights Headlights

REJECT:

 If The Headlights Are Not Of An Approved Type

 If The Lens is Broken or Missing

or The Lamp Is or The Lamp Is Not Properly Grounded 

 If They Are Not Securely Mounted

 If There Are Any Foreign Materials Foreign Materials 

Covering The Lenses

 If High and/or Low Beam Fail To 

Light

 If Any Add-On Lights Are Only 

Operated By The Headlamp 

Switch

Directional Signals &

Hazard Warning Lights Hazard Warning Lights

The Vehicles Hazard Warning Light 

System Does Not Operate 

Independently of Ignition And Turn 

Signal Switches

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

The Vehicle Does Not Have A 

Working Directional Signal or 

Hazard Warning Light System 

With Indicator Light(s)

Additional Required Lighting

REJECT IF

The Vehicle Does Not Have 

The Following Required Lights

Front - L & R Turn Signal Lamps 

Rear - L & R Turn Signal Lamps

L & R Tail Lamps

L & R Stop Lamps

At Least One Back Up Lamp

At Least One License Plate 

Lamp

1987 & Newer - High Mount Stop Lamp

All Lenses Must Be Of An Approved

Type

Lenses Must Not Be Broken ( Missing 

Pieces ) Or Emitting Light Directly 

From Bulb. Use of Tapes or Other 

Materials To Repair Lenses Is 

Rejectable.

All Lamps Must Be Securely Mounted

And Produce A Steady Light
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Lighting Required On Vehicles Lighting Required On Vehicles 

80” Or More In Width

Vehicles 80” or More in Width Are Required to Have The Following 

Additional Lighting Equipment

Front: 2 - Amber Clearance Lights

1 - Amber Identification 

Light (3 Lamp Cluster)

Rear: 2 - Red Clearance Lights

1 - Red Identification Light 

(3 Lamp Cluster) (3 Lamp Cluster)

Sides: 1 - Amber Side Marker Light (F)

1 - Red Side Marker Light (R) Red Side Marker Light (R)

1 - Amber Class “A” Reflector (F) Reflector (F)

1 - Red Class “A” Reflector ( R )

Brake Inspection Brake Inspection

At Least At Least One FRONT

Wheel MUST Be

Removed To Inspect To Inspect

The Condition

Of Brakes

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Additional Wheels MAY Be 

Removed BUT NO 

ADDITIONAL CHARGE MAY 

BE MADE TO THE 

CUSTOMER

Disc Brake Pads Disc Brake Pads

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

 Any Lining Is Any Lining Is 

Cracked, Loose, Cracked, Loose, 

Broken or Broken or 

Contaminated

 Any Wear Sensor Is Any Wear Sensor Is 

Activated

 Any Pad Is Worn so Any Pad Is Worn so 

That There Is Metal That There Is Metal 

To Metal Contact To Metal Contact 

With The Rotor

Brake Rotors Brake Rotors

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

Any Rotor Is

OSubstantially Substantially 

Cracked

OMechanically Mechanically 

Damaged

ODistorted Or Scored Distorted Or Scored 

So That It Impairs the So That It Impairs the 

Brake System Brake System 

Drum Brake Linings Drum Brake Linings

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

O Any Lining Is Cracked, Any Lining Is Cracked,

Loose, Broken Or Loose, Broken Or 

Contaminated

O Riveted Linings - LESS

Than 1/32” Above The Rivet

Head(s)

O Bonded Linings - LESS 

Than

1/16” Thick At The Thinnest

Point

Brake Drums Brake Drums

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

 Any Substantial Any Substantial

Cracks On The Friction

Surface

 Any External Cracks

 Mechanically Damaged Mechanically Damaged 

Other Than Wear Other Than Wear 

 Drum is Contaminated
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Brake System & Components Brake System & Components

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

O Any Hose, Line Or Fitting Is Cracked, Worn, Chaffed, Leaking,

Flattened, Not Properly Secured, Copper Tubing or Compression

Fittings are Used, Any Wheel Cylinder or Caliper Leaks Brake Fluid

• Any Brake System Component 

Is Disconnected, Improperly 

Installed, Broken Or Bypassed

NOTE – A Lit ABS System 

Warning Light Is NOT A Reason 

To Reject A Vehicle.

Parking Brake Components Parking Brake Components

REJECT IF ANY

• Cable Is Broken, Frayed Cable Is Broken, Frayed 

Or Frozen

 Cotter Pin Is Defective Cotter Pin Is Defective 

Or Missing

 Retracting Spring Is Retracting Spring Is 

Broken Or Missing

 Rod or Coupling Is Rod or Coupling Is 

Worn Or Missing

Steering Linkage Steering Linkage

•Inspect the Following Inspect the Following 

Components:

•Wheel Bearings

•Upper & Lower Cross Shaft & 

Bushings

•Upper & Lower Outer Pins &

Bushings

•Idler Arm

•Center Control Arm

•Tie Rod Ends

•Steering & Pitman Arms Steering & Pitman Arms

•Gear Box Mounting

•Rack & Pinion Mounting

•Steering Column Mounting

•Steering Wheel Shaft 

Mounting

•Steering Shaft Couplers & 

Universal Joints

•Tilt & Telescopic Wheel

Mechanism

•Steering Damper

REJECT IF:

OThere Is Any Excessive 

Looseness or Wear in Any 

Component

OAny Coupler Is Chaffed Or Frayed

OThe Tilt Or Telescopic Wheel 

Mechanism Does Not Secure The 

Steering Wheel Properly

OThe Steering Damper Is Loose, 

Missing, Broken Or Leaking

Shocks & Struts Shocks & Struts

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

 Any Shock Or Strut Is Any Shock Or Strut Is 

Broken, Missing or Broken, Missing or 

Loose

 Any Mounting Bolt Or Any Mounting Bolt Or 

Mount Is Broken Or Mount Is Broken Or 

Loose

NOTE: A LEAKING SHOCK A LEAKING SHOCK 

OR STRUT IS NOT OR STRUT IS NOT 

REJECTABLE

Springs, Torsion Bars & Springs, Torsion Bars & 

Mountings Mountings

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

 Any Spring Is Sagging Any Spring Is Sagging 

Or Broken

 Any Shackle Is Any Shackle Is 

Excessively Worn Or Excessively Worn Or 

Loose

 Any Torsion Or Any Torsion Or 

Stabilizer Bar Or Stabilizer Bar Or 

Linkage Is Broken, Linkage Is Broken, 

Missing, Disconnected Missing, Disconnected 

Or Bent Or Bent

Chassis Chassis - Frame

REJECT IF:

 The Front Wheels Are

VISUALLY Out Of Alignment

 The Axle Or Front End 

Assembly Is Bent, Twisted Or 

Deteriorated Due To Rust

 The Chassis / Frame Or 

Primary Uni-Body Member Is 

Severely Rusted At 

Suspension Attachment 

Points

 Any Bolts Or Rivets Are 

Loose Or Missing, Or In A 

Deteriorated Condition Due 

To Rust

 The Chassis / Frame Or 

Primary Uni-Body Member Is 

Cracked Or Broken
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Tire Condition Tire Condition

Wheel Fasteners Wheel Fasteners

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

 Any Tire Has Any Bumps, 

Bulges Or Knots

 Any Tire Has A Cut Over 1”

Long, Deep Enough To 

Reach Body Cord

 Any Tire Has Any Exposed 

Ply Or Cord Structure

 Any Tire Is Marked For A 

Restricted Use

 Any Wheel Fastener Is 

Missing Or Broken

Spare Tires Are Not Inspected

Check Tire Pressures – If 

below Manufacturers Spec’s

Notify Customer In Writing & 

Enter Into Inspection Record.

Do Not Reject Vehicle

Tire Tread Depth Tire Tread Depth

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

There Is There Is LESS Than 

2/32” Tread 

Remaining Remaining In 2 

Adjacent Tread Adjacent Tread 

Grooves Showing Showing 

The Most Wear The Most Wear

Measure Here & Here

Brake Equalization Test Brake Equalization Test

REJECT IF: REJECT IF:

The Vehicle Pulls The Vehicle Pulls 

Significantly To Significantly To 

The Left Or The Left Or 

Right When Right When 

Braking

This Must Be The This Must Be The 

Last Item Checked Last Item Checked 

During A Safety During A Safety 

Inspection

Trailer Inspection Trailer Inspection

INSPECT: INSPECT:

•Tires

•Lights

•Shocks

•Springs

•Brakes (If Equipped)

•Hitch

ONLY Light-Duty Trailers

May Be Inspected Outside the Shop

This Concludes The Safety Portion This Concludes The Safety Portion 

Of The Inspection

If The Vehicle You Are Inspecting Is Also If The Vehicle You Are Inspecting Is Also 

Subject To Any Type Emissions Subject To Any Type Emissions 

Inspection, It MUST Also Be Performed Inspection, It MUST Also Be Performed 

BEFORE An Inspection Certificate Can Be An Inspection Certificate Can Be 

Issued 

The SAFETY INSPECTION MUST BE SAFETY INSPECTION MUST BE 

COMPLETED BEFORE ANY TYPE OF ANY TYPE OF 

EMISSIONS INSPECTION CAN BE EMISSIONS INSPECTION CAN BE 

PERFORMED When A Vehicle Is To Be PERFORMED When A Vehicle Is To Be 

Both Safety AND Emissions Inspected

Diesel Emissions Inspection Diesel Emissions Inspection

All Diesel All Diesel Powered Vehicles Powered Vehicles Over 8,500 Over 8,500 

MGW Registered In The “DEMA”

Counties Of: Counties Of: Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, 

Kings, Richmond, New York, Bronx, Kings, Richmond, New York, Bronx, 

Westchester & Rockland, Westchester & Rockland, Are Required Are Required 

To Be Diesel Emissions Inspected And To Be Diesel Emissions Inspected And 

Their Registration Document Will Be Their Registration Document Will Be 

Marked With Marked With “DEMA” To Identify Them. To Identify Them.
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“Pre-Emission Inspection Emission Inspection 

Check” Of Diesel Vehicles Of Diesel Vehicles

When A Vehicle Subject To Diesel Emissions When A Vehicle Subject To Diesel Emissions 

Inspection Is Presented For Inspection It Must Be Inspection Is Presented For Inspection It Must Be 

Checked For The Following Conditions Checked For The Following Conditions AT THE 

TIME THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED BY THE TIME THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED BY THE 

CUSTOMER: CUSTOMER:

Exhaust System – For Missing Sections Which Would 

Prevent Collection Of A Valid Exhaust Sample

Governor – If Originally Equipped, For Presence, Connection 

AND Operation

VEHICLES NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS VEHICLES NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS 

CANNOT BE INSPECTED CANNOT BE INSPECTED – NOT CONSIDERED NOT CONSIDERED 

AN INSPECTION OR REJECTION AN INSPECTION OR REJECTION – NO FEE IS TO NO FEE IS TO 

BE CHARGED

Diesel Emissions Inspection Diesel Emissions Inspection 

Procedure & Waiver Procedure & Waiver OVisually Inspect OEM Visually Inspect OEM 

Emissions Control Devices

For Tampering. For Tampering. REJECT If 

Any Are Any Are Missing, Missing, 

Disconnected Or Disabled

OUse An Approved Diesel Use An Approved Diesel 

Tester To Tester To Test Emissions At Test Emissions At 

Tailpipe. If The Tester . If The Tester 

Indicates That Indicates That Test Has Been Test Has Been 

Failed, The Vehicle Is To Be Failed, The Vehicle Is To Be 

REJECTED

OTester Print Out MUST Be Tester Print Out MUST Be 

Given To The Motorist and A Given To The Motorist and A 

Copy Attached To Your Copy Attached To Your 

VS-1074SD Record Sheet. 1074SD Record Sheet.

Vehicles Failing 2 Or More 

Emissions Tests May Qualify Emissions Tests May Qualify 

For An Emissions Waiver. 

See Regulation 79.26(e) & (h) See Regulation 79.26(e) & (h) 

For Additional Information

Emissions Inspection Of Emissions Inspection Of

Gasoline Powered Vehicles Gasoline Powered Vehicles

All Gasoline (or Alternative Fuel) Powered Vehicles Registered 

In New York State Must Be Emissions Inspected EXCEPT

EXEMPT VEHICLES

• VEHICLES 26 OR MORE MODEL YEARS OLD 

• VEHICLES LESS THAN 2 MODEL YEARS OLD

• VEHICLES POWERED BY 2 CYCLE ENGINES

• VEHICLES REGISTERED AS “HISTORICAL”

• MOTORCYCLES

• ELECTRIC ONLY POWERED VEHICLES (HYBRID NOT 

EXEMPT FROM OBD II INSPECTION)

• VEHICLES OVER 18,000 MGW REGISTERED OUTSIDE THE 

“NYMA” (UPSTATE)

Types Of Emissions Inspections For Types Of Emissions Inspections For 

Gasoline Powered Vehicles

 LOW ENHANCED – Visual Inspection Of Certain 

Emissions Control Devices

 OBD II – A Check of the Vehicles PCM For Emissions 

Related DTC’S, Readiness Monitor Stat S, Readiness Monitor Status And Status Of The us And Status Of The 

MIL In Addition To The Low Enhanced Items

 High Enhanced – A Test Of The Vehicles Exhaust 

Emissions At The Tailpipe Through Either An Idle Test Or 

Dynamometer Test In Addition To A Check Of The Low 

Enhanced Items 

High Enhanced Inspection Procedures Are Covered In The Group “D” Inspectors Clinic

LOW ENHANCED EMISSIONS LOW ENHANCED EMISSIONS 

INSPECTION

Unless Exempt, Any Unless Exempt, Any 1995 Or Older Gasoline 1995 Or Older Gasoline 

Powered Vehicles Weighing Up To 18,000 Lbs. Powered Vehicles Weighing Up To 18,000 Lbs. 

MGW And 1996 And Newer Vehicles Weighing 1996 And Newer Vehicles Weighing 

8,501 to 18,000 Lbs. Registered In ANY New York 8,501 to 18,000 Lbs. Registered In ANY New York 

State County OTHER Than The State County OTHER Than The “NYMA” Counties Counties 

Of: 

Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, Richmond, Bronx, Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, Richmond, Bronx, 

New York, Westchester or Rockland, New York, Westchester or Rockland, 

Are Required To Be Inspected Under Are Required To Be Inspected Under 

The LOW ENHANCED EMISSIONS Inspection Inspection 

Program

Low Enhanced Emissions Low Enhanced Emissions 

Inspection Procedure Inspection Procedure

Visually Inspect The Following

• PCV System – ALL VEHICLES

• Catalytic Converter – ALL VEHICLES

• EGR System – ALL VEHICLES

• Gas Tank Cap Check – ALL VEHICLES

• Thermostatic Air Cleaner – 1984 & Newer

• AIR System – 1984 & Newer

• Evaporative Emis Evaporative Emissions Controls sions Controls – 1984 & Newer

• Fuel Inlet Restrictor – 1984 & Newer

Reject the Vehicle If Any of The Required Items are Missing, Disconnected or Disabled
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OBD II Inspection OBD II Inspection

Unless Exempt, Any Unless Exempt, Any 1996 Or Newer Gasoline Powered 1996 Or Newer Gasoline Powered 

Vehicle Weighing Up To 8,500 Lbs., Vehicle Weighing Up To 8,500 Lbs.,

Registered In Anywhere in New York State, Is Required To , Is Required To 

Be OBD II Inspected. Be OBD II Inspected.

OBD II Inspection Includes Visual Inspection Of All Low

Enhanced Items Plus A Check Of Emissions OBD II Data

For Stored For Stored DTC’s, Readiness Monitor Status And MIL

Command Status Using The NY-VIP CVIS Unit. VIP CVIS Unit.

The Safety Inspection And Check Of Low Enhanced Items

Must Be Completed Must Be Completed BEFORE Starting OBD II Test. Starting OBD II Test.

OBD II Emissions Inspection Procedure

At The Main Menu Choose “Vehicle Inspection Vehicle Inspection”

Then Choose “Safety And Emissions Inspection Safety And Emissions Inspection”

The NY-VIP CVIS Will Guide You Through The OBD II

Inspection Procedure. Simply Follow The Instructions 

Given Or Answer The Question Asked. You will Be Given Or Answer The Question Asked. You will Be 

Prompted to Enter The Following,

•Scan Inspectors Card

•Scan Vehicle Registration

Or

•Manually Enter Ve Manually Enter Vehicle Information hicle Information

The NY-VIP Will Tell You What Type

Of Inspection Is Required For

The Vehicle You Are Inspecting The Vehicle You Are Inspecting

The NY-VIP CVIS Will Prompt You

To Do KOEO & KOER Check Of

The MIL, Connect The Cable/Scan

Tool To The DLC. If You Have A Tool To The DLC. If You Have A

Problem Finding The DLC, The CVIS

Will Help You Locate It. The CVIS Will

Guide You through The Remainder Of

The Inspection. If the Vehicle Passes 

ALL Parts Of The Inspection You Will

Be Asked To Scan The Sticker Serial 

Number Bar Code. 

NY-VIP Vehicle Inspection Reports VIP Vehicle Inspection Reports

At The Completion Of The Inspection The NY-VIP CVIS VIP CVIS 

Will Print Will Print A VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT Which A VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT Which 

MUST Be Given To The Vehicle Operator. MUST Be Given To The Vehicle Operator. It Will List The It Will List The 

Results Of The Inspection And The Fee For The Results Of The Inspection And The Fee For The 

Inspection. There are Different Reports Detailing The Inspection. There are Different Reports Detailing The 

Results, Results,

•PASS – Vehicle Passed ALL Portions Of The 

Inspection

•FAIL – Safety Defects

•FAIL – Emissions Control Device Defects

•FAIL – No Communications With PCM

•FAIL – MIL Commanded On - OBD II DTC’s Present

•FAIL – Excessive Readiness Monitors NOT Ready 

(Includes a 10 Day Inspection Extension)

•FAIL – Multiple Reasons – (i.e. Safety & Emissions)

NYVIP OBD II EMISSIONS NYVIP OBD II EMISSIONS 

INSPECTION WAIVER

zA Vehicle Failing An NYVIP OBD II 

Emissions RE-INSPECTION MAY Be Eligible 

For A Waiver

zThe Vehicle Must Have, Within The Last 30 

Days,

–Failed At Least 2 Emissions Tests

–Pass Safety & Emissions Control 

Device Check

–Have Emissions Repairs Done Costing 

More Than $450

zA Certification Form Printed By Your NYVIP 

CVIS Must Be Signed By the Customer & 

Certified Inspector 

zSigned Form & Repair Invoices Must Be 

Kept For 2 Years

zVehicles Issued a Waiver Are Subject to Reinspection By DMV

Issuing & Affixing The Issuing & Affixing The 

Inspection Certificate Inspection Certificate

After Passing An 

Inspection:

Enter Inspection Info On 

Appropriate VS-1074 Form 

or Into CVIS Unit

Use The Appropriate Type 

Inspection Certificate

Punch Out Month and 

Enter Mileage in the Space 

Provided. Affix the 

Certificate to the Lower Left 

Corner of the Windshield.

Safety Only 

Safety – Low Enhanced

Or OBD II

Safety -

Diesel

Issuing A Trailer Issuing A Trailer 

Inspection Certificate Inspection Certificate

Manual Safety Only

Issue Safety Inspection Issue Safety Inspection 

Certificate

Prepare Safety Inspection Prepare Safety Inspection 

Certificate In Usual Manner Certificate In Usual Manner 

EXCEPT Punch A Hole In Punch A Hole In 

The “T” And Enter The Enter The 

Trailers Plate Number in The Trailers Plate Number in The 

Mileage Box On The Back Of On The Back Of 

the Certificate. the Certificate.

Hand The Certificate To The Hand The Certificate To The 

Vehicle Operator
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ANSWER SHEET

Enter The Following Information:

•Name: (Last, First) (Last, First)

• Street Address, City, State & Zip

• Today’s Date

• Location Of Test Center

• Book Group # (Found on Cover

Page of Your Test Booklet)

• Sign Your Name at Bottom

• Choose Answers By Covering 

Letter of Your Choice With A Letter of Your Choice With A 

Large X

DO NOT WRITE IN THE TEST 

BOOKLETS !

USE PEN OR PENCIL
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Group “D” Inspector Inspector 

Certification Program

David A. Paterson David J. Swartz

Governor Commissioner Governor Commissioner

Revised 1 – 2008

NYTEST High Enhanced NYTEST High Enhanced 

Emissions Inspection

OBJECTIVE

Train You To Do A Train You To Do A PROPER

NYTEST High Enhanced

Emissions Inspection

Failure To Perform Proper Inspections Can Failure To Perform Proper Inspections Can 

Result In Penalties

Suspensions

Revocations

Fines

Emissions Inspection Of Emissions Inspection Of

Gasoline Powered Vehicles

All Gasoline (or Alternative Fuel) Powered Vehicles Registered 

In New York State Must Be Emissions Inspected EXCEPT

EXEMPT VEHICLES

• VEHICLES 26 OR MORE MODEL YEARS OLD 

• VEHICLES LESS THAN 2 MODEL YEARS OLD

• VEHICLES POWERED BY 2 CYCLE ENGINES

• VEHICLES REGISTERED AS “HISTORICAL”

• MOTORCYCLES

• ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLES ( TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID 

NOT EXEMPT FROM OBD II INSPECTION)

• VEHICLES OVER 18,000 MGW REGISTERED OUTSIDE THE 

“NYMA” (UPSTATE)

Types Of Emissions Inspections For Types Of Emissions Inspections For 

Gasoline Powered Vehicles

 LOW ENHANCED – Visual Inspection Of Certain Visual Inspection Of Certain 

Emissions Control Devices

 OBD II – A Check of the Vehicles PCM For Emissions 

Related DTC’S, Readiness Monitor Status And Status Of The 

MIL In Addition To The Low Enhanced Items

 High Enhanced – A Test Of The Vehicles Exhaust 

Emissions At The Tailpipe Through Either An Idle Test Or 

Dynamometer Test In Addition To A Check Of The Low Dynamometer Test In Addition To A Check Of The Low 

Enhanced Items 

Low Enhanced Inspection And OBD II Inspection Procedures Are 

Covered In The Group “1” Inspectors Clinic

Which Type Of Emissions Which Type Of Emissions 

Inspection Do I Do?

LOW ENHANCED

All Non Exempt, 1995 and Older Vehicles Up To 18,000 MGW and 

All 1996 and Newer Vehicles Over 8,500 MGW Up To 18,000 

MGW Registered In Any Part Of New York State Other than The 

NYMA

OBD II

1996 and Newer Non Exempt Vehicles Weighing Up to 8,500 MGW 

Registered In Any Part Of New York State

HIGH ENHANCED

All Non Exempt, 1995 and Older Vehicles Regardless of Weight 

and All 1996 and Newer Vehicles Over 8,500 MGW, Including 

Heavy Duty Vehicles, Registered In The NYMA - Nassau, 

Suffolk, Queens, Kings, Richmond, Bronx, New York, 

Westchester, Rockland Counties

Enhanced Emissions Inspection Procedure Enhanced Emissions Inspection Procedure 

Manual

(VS-28)

 Companion To 

Commissioners Regulations

 Provides Detailed 

Information On How To 

Perform A High Enhanced 

Emissions Inspection

 Questions ? 

Call (518) 474-5282

OR

Visit Our Website

WWW.NYSDMV.COM
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Accepting A Vehicle For Inspection

AT THE TIME THE CUSTOMER REQUESTS AT THE TIME THE CUSTOMER REQUESTS 

AN INSPECTION OF THEIR VEHICLE

 Obtain An Ownership Document Obtain An Ownership Document, Any Rejection , Any Rejection 

Notice And Emissions Repair Invoices

 Perform Pre-Inspection Safety Check

 Idle & Dyno Vehicles- Exhaust System Condition,

 Dyno Vehicles - Fluid Leaks, Overheating,

Excessive Engine Noise and Tire Condition

 Vehicles NOT Meeting Requirements Are NOT To Vehicles NOT Meeting Requirements Are NOT To Be Accepted For Inspection. Be Accepted For Inspection.

 THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION OR REJECTION THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION OR REJECTION - NO FEE CHARGED NO FEE CHARGED 

A Complete Safety Inspection Must Be Done

BEFORE Any Initial Emissions Inspection Can Be Any Initial Emissions Inspection Can Be 

Performed

Tampering Check Of Tampering Check Of 

Emissions Control Devices

(Low Enhanced Items)

Visually Inspect The Following

• PCV System – ALL Vehicles

• Catalytic Converter – ALL Vehicles

• EGR System – ALL Vehicles

• Gas Tank Cap Check – ALL Vehicles

• Thermostatic Air Cleaner – 1984 & Newer

• AIR System – 1984 & Newer

• Evaporative Emissions Controls – 1984 & Newer

• Fuel Inlet Restrictor – 1984 & Newer

Reject the Vehicle If Any of These Items are Missing, Disconnected or Disabled Disconnected or Disabled

NYTEST High Enhanced NYTEST High Enhanced 

Emissions Inspections

 ALL VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR TAMPERING OF 

ALL EMISSIONS CONTROL DEVICES

 A Gas Cap Test MUST Be Performed On All Vehicles As 

Part Of The High Enhanced Emissions Inspection 

Then Perform Either

Dynamometer Test Dynamometer Test • All Non – Exempt 1982 - 1995 Vehicles 

With A Weight Of 8,500# or less

OR

Idle Test Idle Test

• All Non – Exempt 1982 and Newer Vehicles Which Weigh 

Over 8,500# Including Heavy Duty Vehicles

• Certain 4 Wheel Drive & Traction Control Vehicles

Starting The Idle / Dyno Test Starting The Idle / Dyno Test

 NYTEST CVIS Must 

Have Completed All Have Completed All 

Self Checks And All Self Checks And All 

“Lock Outs” Such As Such As 

Required Leak Tests Required Leak Tests 

Must Be Cleared Must Be Cleared 

 Unit Is Unit Is Ready When Ready When 

Main Menu Is 

Displayed

 Choose “Inspection”

From Menu And From Menu And 

Follow Directions Follow Directions 

Given By NYTEST Given By NYTEST 

CVIS

Certified Inspector Certified Inspector 

Information Entry Information Entry

 Pass Bar Code Pass Bar Code 

Reader Over Your Reader Over Your 

Certified Certified 

Inspectors Card

 Inspector Inspector 

Information Information 

CANNOT Be CANNOT Be 

Entered By Entered By 

Keyboard

Vehicle Information Entry Vehicle Information Entry

O Scan the Scan the 

Vehicles Vehicles 

Registration Bar Registration Bar 

Code

O Two Types of Bar Two Types of Bar 

Codes

O Use 2D Bar Code Use 2D Bar Code 

If Possible

2D

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Vehicle Information Entry Vehicle Information Entry

(Continued)

If Bar Code Is Unavailable Or Information 

Entered by Bar Code Needs To Be Corrected, 

Enter Information By Keyboard

•Enter Reason Code

•Make Sure All information Is Accurate 

NYTEST CONNECTIONS WITH NYTEST CONNECTIONS WITH 

DMV

DMV Will Be Contacted Through Data DMV Will Be Contacted Through Data 

Manager Twice For Each High Manager Twice For Each High 

Enhanced Emissions Inspection

1st – After Entering Vehicle After Entering Vehicle 

Information

2nd – After Completing The Inspection

1st Data Manager Contact 1st Data Manager Contact  Verify Station & Inspector

Certification Valid

 Verify DMV Record of Past Verify DMV Record of Past 

Vehicle Inspections

 No Record Of Inspection 

Within Last 30 Days - Initial Inspection To Be Done

 Return Info On Vehicle Failing 

Inspection Last 30 Days – Re- Inspection Of Failed Portion(s) 

 After 2 Unsuccessful Attempts

To Contact Data Manager You 

May Perform Inspection Off 

Line

 After Contact Of Data Manager 

Or Deciding to proceed off 

line, NYTEST Will Ask For Results Of The Safety & Low 

Enhanced Portions Of The 

Inspection and Repair 

Information on Emissions Re- Inspections

Setting Up The Vehicle Setting Up The Vehicle

All Dyno & Idle Test Vehicles

 Position Vehicle In 

Approved Bay In View Of 

Video Camera

 Check Oil Level

 Check Exhaust System For 

Leaks

 Warm Vehicle Up

 Connect RPM Pick Up

 Connect Oil Temp Probe

 All Accessories ( A/C, 

Radio, Defogger, Heater 

Etc..) Must Be Turned Off

Setting Up The Vehicle

Additional Requirements for Additional Requirements for

Dyno Test Vehicles

 Check Dyno To Make Sure 

It’s Safe To Operate.

 Check Vehicle For Safety 

Hazards.

 Vehicle Must Be Properly 

Restrained On Dyno. 

 Vehicles On Dyno May 

Extend Out Of Building If 

Necessary

 Supplemental Cooling Fan 

Must Be Properly 

Positioned

The High Enhanced Idle Test & The High Enhanced Idle Test & 

Preconditioning

 Insert the Exhaust Probe In 

to the Tailpipe. Follow 

Instructions On Screen Of 

NYTEST Unit

 Test Exhaust For 30 

Seconds At Idle Speed 

Between 350 & 1100 RPM.

 Test Will Abort If Vehicle 

Stalls Or Goes Out Of RPM 

Range

 3 Aborts Result In Failure 

Of Test

 Vehicles Failing Idle Test 

Because of High 

Emissions Readings Will 

Be Required To Be 

Preconditioned and 

Retested.

 Allows “Cat” To Warm Up 

& Evap System To Purge 

Properly

 Recheck Oil level, Monitor Recheck Oil level, Monitor 

Temperature, Oil Pressure 

& Exhaust System During 

Preconditioning

 Method To Perform 

Preconditioning,

 Run Engine @ 2500 Run Engine @ 2500 

RPM For 3 Minutes
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High Enhanced Dynamometer High Enhanced Dynamometer 

Emissions Test Emissions Test

 Exhaust Probe Must Exhaust Probe Must 

Be In The Tailpipe

 VMAS Tube VMAS Tube 

Connected To The Connected To The 

Tailpipe & Exhaust Tailpipe & Exhaust 

Probe

 Follow NYTEST Follow NYTEST 

Screen Instructions Screen Instructions 

To Perform Test. To Perform Test.

 Follow Drive TRACE Follow Drive TRACE 

to Accelerate, Coast, to Accelerate, Coast, 

Decelerate and Brake Decelerate and Brake 

During 240 Seconds During 240 Seconds 

of Test Drive Cycle

Stopping A High Enhanced Stopping A High Enhanced 

Emissions Test Emissions Test

The NYTEST Unit Will Require That You The NYTEST Unit Will Require That You 

Enter A Reason For Stopping the Test Enter A Reason For Stopping the Test

Stopping A High Enhanced Emissions Stopping A High Enhanced Emissions 

Test WILL Result In The Vehicle Being Test WILL Result In The Vehicle Being 

Rejected And A Rejection Notice Will Rejected And A Rejection Notice Will 

Be Issued

Issuing A High Enhanced Issuing A High Enhanced 

Inspection Certificate

12/31/08

• If The Vehicle Passes The 

Emissions & Safety Inspections, 

The NYTEST Unit Will Print A 

Certificate of Inspection & Receipt 

(Which Must Be Given To The 

Motorist)

• Check To See That The 

Certificate Printed Properly & Was 

Not Damaged During Printing

• The following manual stickers are NOT recorded into your NYTEST CVIS but 

must be recorded on the appropriate VS-1074 sheet.,

• Diesel Emissions

• H.D. Safety stickers issued in combination with a Diesel Emissions sticker

•ALL other manual stickers will be recorded in your NYVIP CVIS EXCEPT H.D. 

Safety Stickers Issued To A Gas Powered H.D. Vehicle, Which Receives a High 

Enhanced Idle Test.

Failing Inspection & ReInspection  Issue NYTEST Printed Issue NYTEST Printed 

Rejection Notice

 Complete Re-inspection of 

Failed Portion (Safety and / 

Or Emissions) Of 

Inspection Must Be Done Inspection Must Be Done

 If Vehicle Removed From 

Station and Returned To 

Any High Enhanced Station 

Within 30 Days - NYTEST 

Will Determine Fee To 

Charge

 If Vehicle Remains at 

Station - No Charge For reinspection

 Over 30 Days - Full Initial 

Inspection Must Be Done Inspection Must Be Done

High Enhanced Emissions High Enhanced Emissions 

Inspection Waiver Inspection Waiver  A Vehicle Failing A High 

Enhanced Emissions REINSPECTION MAY Be Eligible For 

A Waiver

 The Vehicle Must Have, Within 

The Last 30 Days,

 Failed At Least 2 Emissions 

Tests

 Pass Safety, Gas Cap Test & 

Emissions Control Device 

Check

 Have Emissions Repairs 

Done Costing More Than 

$450

 If ALL Above Requirements Have 

Been Met, NYTEST Will Print A 

Waiver Certification Form Which 

You Must Complete and Sign. 

Your Customer Will Also Be 

Required To Sign The Waiver 

Form.

 Signed Form & Repair Invoices 

Must Be Kept On File At Your 

Station For 2 Years

 NYTEST Will Print Waiver 

Certificate

 Vehicles Issued a Waiver Are 

Subject to Re-inspection By DMV

12/31/08

2nd Data Manager Contact 2nd Data Manager Contact

 When A High Enhanced When A High Enhanced 

Inspection is Inspection is 

Completed the NYTEST Completed the NYTEST 

Unit Will Transmit The Unit Will Transmit The 

Results to The Data Results to The Data 

Manager

 If Unsuccessful You If Unsuccessful You 

Can Retry Contacting Can Retry Contacting 

The Data Manager Or The Data Manager Or 

The Data Can Be Stored The Data Can Be Stored 

Until The Next Until The Next 

Successful Contact Successful Contact 

With The Data Manager
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Temporary Certificate Of Temporary Certificate Of 

Emissions Waiver VS Emissions Waiver VS - 1078

When A Vehicle Registered In The NYMA Is In An Area Of 

New York State NOT Part of The NYMA And Its Safety/High 

Enhanced Emissions Inspection Certificate Is About To 

Expire, A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF EMISSIONS 

WAIVER May Be Obtained From DMV

An Upstate Low Enhanced Station Will 

Perform A Safety & Low Enhanced 

Emissions Inspection Of A Vehicle That 

Is Subject to a HIGH ENHANCED 

Enhanced Emissions Inspection, Only If 

It Displays A Temporary Certificate Of 

Emissions Waiver 

The Vehicle MUST Receive a Full High 

Enhanced Emissions Inspection (Safety 

& High Enhanced Emissions) Within 10 

Days of Its Return to the NYMA. 

Lock Out Conditions Lock Out Conditions  Several Conditions Will Prevent You From Performing Inspections 

With Your NYTEST Unit With Your NYTEST Unit

 You must perform a Leak Check

 No Calibration Done In “X” Days

 Inspection Station License Expired

 Exceeds Off Line Capacity

 Are Stickers Available In The Printer?

 Inspectors Certification Expired

 Inspection Station or Inspector Not Certified to Inspect 

Vehicle Group 

 Daily Report Not Printed

 Video Equipment Not Connected Video Equipment Not Connected

 Internal Clock Failure

 Unauthorized Access To I/M Software

REFER TO LOCKOUT SECTION OF VS-28 For Additional 

Information

ANSWER SHEET

Enter The Following Information:

•Name

• Street Address, City, State & Zip

• Today’s Date

• Location of Test Center

• Book Group # (Found on Cover

Page of Your Test Booklet)

• Sign Your Name at Bottom

• Choose Answers By Covering 

Letter of Your Choice With A Letter of Your Choice With A 

Large X 

DO NOT WRITE IN THE DO NOT WRITE IN THE 

TEST BOOKLETS ! TEST BOOKLETS !
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Why emissions waivers?

• Federal EPA allows waivers to avoid creating 

undue hardship for motorists who cannot afford 

to repair the vehicle to pass emissions.

• Waivers should not be used routinely and should 

only be done when specific conditions are met.

• Strictly monitored by EPA and NYSDEC as well 

as DMV.

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What do the regulations say?

79.25 – Emissions waivers

• A waiver may be offered, if the following 

conditions are met:

1. Vehicle has failed emissions inspection

2. Safety Inspection has been passed

3. All Emissions Control Devices have passed

4. At least $450 of emissions repairs have been made

5. Vehicle still fails emissions inspection

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Regulations – cont.

• Repairs must address the reason for 

failure

• DMV has the right to look at the vehicle to 

verify repairs

• All documents must be kept by the 

inspection station for two years

• The waiver form must be signed by both

the motorist and the inspector

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When is it appropriate to issue 

an emissions waiver?

• Only issued on a re-inspection. (Must have 

passed the ECD and safety portion).

• Only repairs performed after initial emissions 

failure qualify for waiver.

• Cost of emissions repairs must be $450 or more 

(cumulative). 

• Repairs must address cause of emissions 

failure.

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What Does Not Qualify

• Warranty repairs or replacement of missing ECD 

items do not qualify.

• Dealer vehicles are NOT eligible. Repairs on a 

vehicle being sold by a dealer are not eligible for 

a waiver. (Used car vehicle certification requires 

that the vehicle be repaired)

• Repairs done to restore tampered components 

to OEM condition are ineligible.
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Which repairs are eligible?

• Labor, parts, and taxes for repairs performed to 

address the source of the emissions failure 

which follow acknowledged industry diagnostic 

procedures are allowable when performed by a 

registered repair shop 

• The above includes the diagnosis and repair of 

DTC’s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes), monitor 

readiness problems, or gas readings above the 

allowable limits.

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Eligibility (continued.)

• All diagnosis and repairs must be 

DOCUMENTED and must explain why the 

repair was performed. 

• It’s not enough to say that spark plugs 

were replaced – WHY were they 

replaced? Was there a skip or a DTC that 

indicated need for plugs? 

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Eligibility (continued)

Self repairs

• Emission repairs done by the vehicle owner (self 

repairs) that can be verified with legitimate parts 

bills and by visually inspecting the vehicle 

• Labor does not count- only the cost of the parts. 

Copies or original parts bills must be supplied by 

the vehicle owner and kept on file for at least 2 

years with the waiver form. The repairs must 

address the cause of the emissions failure

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Verification of self repairs

• Where possible a visual inspection of the 

components that were replaced by the vehicle 

owner should be done.

• No disassembly of the vehicle should be done. 

• Parts bills should be authentic and have an 

adequate description of the parts. Observe the 

dates on invoices. Copies are acceptable.

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Warranty Repairs

• In cases where the vehicle fails emissions 

and qualifies for coverage under the 

manufacturer’s warranty, the motorist 

should be directed back to the dealer.

• Repairs done under the manufacturer’s 

warranty do not count toward the waiver 

total. (No money was spent.) 

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Can a waiver be issued for a 

monitor readiness failure? 

• Why did the vehicle fail emissions during first inspection? 

(Monitors vs. DTCs). Can the vehicle be driven so that 

monitors will run to completion and a waiver avoided?

• What repairs were done before monitor readiness failure 

on re-inspection? Was the PCM replaced or re-flashed? 

Was any electrical work performed or sensors replaced? 

• Were reasonable diagnostic and repair procedures 

followed?

• Is the documentation adequate for the work performed?
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Why You Should Not Pre-scan

• If a NYSI is requested, the vehicle should be 

inspected prior to any repair work so that the 

rejection is recorded!

• Checking the vehicle and doing repairs before 

the vehicle has failed emissions results in 

repairs which do not count toward a waiver. 

• Pre-scanning is discouraged! Inspect first!!

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Entering Repair Information

• Limited to emissions repairs that address 

the reason for the failure.

• Select the actual component or adjustment 

from the menus. Use “other” only when 

component or adjustment is not listed.

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Repair item Main Menu choices

• When entering emissions repair information into 

the NYVIP analyzer choosing a Main Menu item 

opens a submenu.

• Main Menu choices include:

Emissions System, Ignition System, Electronic, 

Sensors, Fuel Metering, Fuel Supply, Air 

Supply, Engine Mechanical, Engine Exhaust, 

Engine Cooling, Vehicle Fluids, Trans/Final 

Drive.

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Sub - Menu choices

• Submenus allow the selection of a specific 

component/ adjustment.

• For example, the Main Menu choice for 

Emissions System has a submenu which 

includes:

Catalytic Converter, Fuel Evaporative 

System, EGR, Air Injection System, PCV, 

Variable Timing Control (VTC).

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Entry of Repair information and 

Costs (Continued)

• Enter only full dollar amounts for repair 

costs ($484, $629, etc., no decimals)

• Entries must be accurate.

• Do not assume any entry will be 

accepted. Only emissions repairs count.

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Waiver Certification form
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Emissions waiver review

• Do the repairs address the reason for the 

failure and do they follow industry 

acknowledged diagnostic and repair 

procedures?

• Are inspection records being retained for 

at least 2 years and easily obtainable? 

DMV staff will inspect them during audits. 

Under the law, DMV has the authority to 

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Waiver review (cont.)

• Is all paperwork documenting the waiver 

completed and attached together including:

- waiver certification form (signed by both the 

motorist and the certified inspector)

- repair invoices (Adequate description of 

parts, labor, and diagnostics)

- are parts bills available to verify repairs?

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HELP!!!

• Sources for information and/or guidance:

• Clean Air Division – (518) 473-0597

• Vehicle Safety Region 1 (631) 847-7907 

• Technical Services – (518) 474-5282 (#4)

• Clean Air Field Office – (518) 847-7910

(Leave Voice Mail)

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QUESTIONS ?

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Thank you for this Thank you for this 

opportunity to meet with you!