Q&A - Vehicle Inspection Order After 30 Days

Question: I was pulled over for no doors on my Jeep and i also had too much of my tires sticking out of the fenders. I was given a vehicle inspection order #2 and to have it done within 30 days. I did as the officer requested putting my doors on and bought wider fender flares.

I had my mechanic go through my truck to make sure he felt that it would pass inspection but he did find a few other items wrong so I have not taken my truck in yet.

Because I am still working on it but very close to being done but my problem is that it has taken a bit longer than the 30 days that the order requires.

I talked to the inspector at the inspection facility and he told me that I did not have to worry until I was to renew my insurance. I am a little worried about this so I would like to get the proper info because I do not want to brake any laws or cause anymore issues.

It is not the first time I have been told something that was not exactly right.

Advice not Completely Correct

The inspector was partially right. ICBC will refuse to renew your insurance until you pass.

After 30 Days Has Passed

You certainly can take longer than 30 days to look after everything, but after the 30 days has passed, you cannot drive or park the vehicle on the road. If you do and are caught, the officer can call a tow truck, take the plates and vehicle license document and issue a $598 ticket.

Of course, if you don't fix the problems and continue to drive during the 30 day period, you could still be charged again for continuing to operate a defective vehicle.

Vehicle Inspection Order Advice

Usually, the best thing to do is have the vehicle inspected and find out what needs to be fixed. Then decide if it is economical to fix or not. Most facilities will do the re-inspection after you have done the repairs for no extra charge, although I'm not sure how long they will wait for you to complete repairs. It would be best to ask the facility.

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