Inspection Stickers Could Be Replaced by QR Codes in Louisiana

(KNGT-FM) - We can all agree, inspection stickers SUCK! They're a pain, and we all forget they exist until they're two months expired. There has been an ongoing fight over the last few years to get rid of the inspection stickers in Louisiana, and they've just taken the next step to getting rid of them...

They want to replace them with a *checks notes* QR Code... We've got everything you need to know...

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Louisiana Lawmakers Make Another Effort To End Inspection Stickers

Lawmakers on the House Transportation Committee have approved a plan that would end the need for drivers to get a yearly inspection sticker. Instead, drivers would get a new sticker with a QR code on their windshield. (This still poses the sticker problem. We all know these things fall off all the time.)

This bill was written by State Representative Larry Bagley from Stonewall. He says the goal is to make things easier and cheaper for drivers.

What would really change, though? Here's what we know...

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What Would Change?

Instead of going to get your car inspected each year, your vehicle would have a QR code sticker. When scanned by law enforcement, it would show your vehicle’s VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number.

Officials say the QR code will only show that number and nothing else. It will not give out personal information.

The new sticker would cost about $6 per year, which is cheaper than the current inspection sticker.

This won't apply to everyone, though... Some cities, like New Orleans, Kenner, and Westwego, may still require inspection stickers. Drivers in the Baton Rouge area will still need emissions tests because of federal air rules. This includes several nearby parishes. Also, commercial vehicles and school buses will still need regular inspections.

When Could This Happen?

If the bill passes, most drivers would not need inspection stickers starting January 1. Police could stop giving tickets for missing stickers as early as June 30.

The bill will now go to the full House. It is also supported by Governor Jeff Landry, which may help it pass.

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