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    Safety Inspection School and Instructors

    All vehicle inspectors must be approved by a PennDOT-certified program at a contracted school.

    Overview

    Pennsylvania requires safety and emissions inspectors to be certified through a PennDOT approved program at a school under contract with the Department with Instructors in good standing who have been trained by the same. The process involves both classroom training and examinations.

    Forms and information on the program can be found here: