North Carolina Bill Aims to Abolish Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections
Washington, D.C., June 19, 2002 — Recently introduced North Carolina Senate Bill 1457 seeks to abolish the state's motor vehicle safety inspection program. The bill was introduced by Democratic Sen. Charles Albertson.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes this bill and encourages repair business owners in North Carolina to contact their state senator and ask them to oppose S. 1457 when it comes before the Senate.
“We believe that state motor vehicle safety inspection programs work. We encourage repair shop owners in North Carolina to let their state senator know we oppose this bill and ask them not to support it,” said Bob Redding, ASA Washington, D.C., representative.
“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has avoided any responsibility for vehicle safety inspection by 'leaving it up to the states'. If the states shirk this responsibility, we could see more accidents, injuries and deaths related to faulty brakes, tires, etc. Safety inspections and proper maintenance can help prevent many of these accidents,” Redding said.
“Motor vehicle safety inspection programs provide a high value to the consumer at a low cost. Safety inspection programs have proven to reduce accidents and thus reduce injuries to drivers and passengers. As far back as 1990 the Government Accounting Office issued a report stating NHTSA should resume its support for state safety inspection programs,” Redding said.
The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind, serving more than 12,000 businesses and approximately 70,000 professionals from all segments of the automotive service industry. ASA's headquarters is in Bedford, Texas.
ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. Additional information about ASA, including past news releases, is available on the ASA Web Site on the Internet (http://www.asashop.org).
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