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Penske Truck Denies Fraudulent Inspection Allegations But Will Pay $3.5M to End Dispute

Penske Truck Leasing Co. will pay up to a $3.5 million civil penalty for alleged fraudulent safety and emissions inspections on fleet trucks and trucks it rented for commercial use. According to Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, the settlement …

New Electronic System Could Increase Costs for Vermont Car Inspections

The costs of motor vehicle safety inspections could go up in Vermont as inspection stations start using a new electronic system. The safety requirements for vehicles will remain the same, but it’s thought some mechanics will raise their fees to …

Analysis: No Rise in Car Crashes in N.J. Despite End of Safety Checks

New Jersey has not seen a rise in crashes caused by vehicle malfunctions since it stopped motor vehicle safety inspections in 2010. An analysis by The Record newspaper found vehicle malfunctions accounted for roughly 2 percent of all yearly accidents. …