A new law raises the cost of vehicle inspections performed by sheriff’s departments across the state.
The new law, which was passed by the state legislature in Frankfort, raises the inspection fee to $15, and $35 if the sheriff’s office has to travel off-site for the inspection.
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said this July, they’ve performed 87 vehicle inspections and performed $45 last month. The sheriff’s office also noted that the increase in fees is not a decision made by the office, but was passed at the state level and sheriff’s offices across Kentucky have to abide by the new fee structure.
Funds from these inspections are placed into the sheriff’s fee account, which is used to operate the office.
These inspections are for residents when registering a vehicle from outside the state or if a person has purchased one out of state with the intention of obtaining a local license plate for it. A vehicle inspection is also a requirement for out-of-state vehicles to be issued a Kentucky title.
The inspections are meant to guarantee the vehicle is “road worthy” and safe.
