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An end to W.Va.'s inspection sticker? [View all]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia inspection sticker -- a safety net for some, a nuisance for others and a reality that could be scraped off for good, according to a lead lawmaker.
But its potential disappearance isn’t being applauded by everyone.
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“The data does not bear out that states that have a safety inspection are any safer than states that do not,” Linville replied.
West Virginia State Police currently receive $3 from every inspection. Linville said lawmakers would make up the difference, if annual inspection stickers disappear.
https://www.wtap.com/2023/01/06/an-end-wvas-inspection-sticker/
But its potential disappearance isn’t being applauded by everyone.
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“The data does not bear out that states that have a safety inspection are any safer than states that do not,” Linville replied.
West Virginia State Police currently receive $3 from every inspection. Linville said lawmakers would make up the difference, if annual inspection stickers disappear.
https://www.wtap.com/2023/01/06/an-end-wvas-inspection-sticker/
The State Police might roll over on this one if they think it will not result in any loss of funding.
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