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Safety Checks * USA - Fewer States Require Periodic SC
Only 19 states require periodic safety checks
McLean,VA,USA -USA Today/DriveOn -December 10, 2009: ... NHTSA last looked at state inspection programs in 1989... Inspection procedures and quality vary widely from state to state... District of Columbia recently cut safety checks to save $400K/yr. Council cited lack of data proving safety inspections save lives. Could trigger trend leaving cars w/ faulty brakes and worn-out wipers on road... Bad economy makes it even more important to ensure drivers are maintaining their vehicles. Postponing repairs is increasingly common these days... Crash data reporting makes difficult to accurately gauge problem. 12-33% of all crashes can be tied to poorly maintained cars... (Photo by Eileen Blass/USA TODAY. Ted Perez inspects a vehicle at H & R Auto Service in Kennett Square, Pa. Shop owner Hal Lewis says that in addition to ensuring safety, inspections "save people a lot of grief, breakdowns and unexpected expenses")Labels: safety checks
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