Rhode Island emissions testing rules

All light-duty vehicles and trucks registered in Rhode Island, gas or diesel, must pass a safety and emissions test at least once every 24 months.

“All Light Duty Vehicles and Light Duty Trucks (Gas & Diesel powered) registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a Safety and Emissions test at least once every 24 months.”

The 2-year emission and safety inspection for vehicles of 8,500 pounds GVWR or less costs $55.00, a fee set by law.

“Current inspection fees have been established by law and are as follows: Inspection Type Fee 2-year emission and safety inspections for vehicles 8,500 lbs. GVWR or less $55.00”

Exemptions include new vehicles, for 2 years from purchase or until 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, and fully electric vehicles, which still need the safety inspection but not the emissions test.

“New vehicles are exempt from inspection for 2 years from the date of purchase or until the vehicle accumulates 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first.”

• “All FULLY electric powered Light Duty Vehicles and Light Duty Trucks registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a safety inspection at least once every 24 months but are exempted from the emission testing requirement.”

Used vehicles sold by a licensed Rhode Island dealer must get a new sticker at the time of sale, from an inspection no more than 90 days earlier.

“All used vehicles purchased from a licensed Rhode Island dealer are required by law to have a new sticker at the time of sale. This inspection can be no more than 90 days prior to the date of sale”

Newly registered vehicles, other than new ones, need a valid Rhode Island sticker or an inspection within 5 days of registration.

“All newly registered vehicles (except new vehicles) must have a valid Rhode Island inspection certificate (sticker) or pass a Safety and Emissions inspection within 5 days of registration.”