Road test required for Safety Inspection?

///M/// · 01-03-2014, 03:14 PM

Asked two shops here in Pennsylvania and both said they would need to do a road test for the safety inspection. Don't think I have heard of that before. With the crazy snow/ice we got here, I don't feel very comfortable letting anyone road test my car. Can anyone confirm if a road test is standard procedure for safety inspection or could this be just a PA thing?

Might have to take the car to Bimmerworks or peace of mind

tjsabec · 01-03-2014, 03:52 PM

I have had my M3 inspected without a test drive in PA, but I also don't think they took the wheels off either.
I looked it up:

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms...ubchapterE.pdf

(f) Road Test
Perform road test and REJECT IF one or
more of the following apply:
(1) The parking brake fails to exhibit normal
resistance when an attempt is made to
move the vehicle both forward and
backward from a stopped position.
(2) The automatic transmission will not hold
in the park position.
(3) The vehicle is not capable of stopping
within the maximum stopping distance
prescribed in Table I (relating to brake
performance) or swerves so that any
part leaves a 12-foot lane.
(4) There is a malfunction of the braking or
steering mechanism, particular shimmy,
wander, pull or another questionable
operating behavior that affects safe
operation of the vehicle.
(5) The speedometer does not operate.
(6) The odometer does not operate, except
on a motor vehicle at least 25 years old.
(7) The vehicle cannot be driven both
forward and backward.

tjsabec · 01-03-2014, 03:54 PM

That document also states:

(h) Spacers - Spacers or similar devices thicker
than 1/4 inch may not be installed to increase
wheel track.

That is only 6.3 MM

arter · 01-03-2014, 04:30 PM

Most road tests are around the parking lot to check the parking brake and brake operation. I have never seen them ever go on the road......

But I hear now in Pennsylvania they need to confirm your cars 0-60 time to pass

Kisenwether · 01-04-2014, 03:58 PM

In PA it has to be road tested. Some places do it and some don't, but when you are certified to inspect cars in PA it is in the book that cars have to be road tested.

GreeKon · 01-04-2014, 04:35 PM

I am a licensed emissions inspector. No...this is unnecessary. If you're near Philadelphia, I'll do it for you.

///M/// · 01-04-2014, 04:58 PM

Thanks. Bimmerworks in West Chester stepped u and gave me a quick appointment. 45 mins in and out. All done

Guess the rules are different shop to shop.

PhillyNate · 01-04-2014, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreeKon

I am a licensed emissions inspector. No...this is unnecessary. If you're near Philadelphia, I'll do it for you.

Nice to know.

GreeKon · 01-04-2014, 05:27 PM

Hahaha no problem...I like helping people out. I wouldn't want someone driving my car either. If you do ever need to tho...I'm in Upper Darby.

Take care!

///M/// · 01-04-2014, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreeKon

Hahaha no problem...I like helping people out. I wouldn't want someone driving my car either. If you do ever need to tho...I'm in Upper Darby.

Take care!

Sweet, not too far from me. Will keep that in mind.

Thanks.

DBH · 01-04-2014, 06:31 PM

I've taken my M3 to local dealer for inspection, usually in conjunction with annual oil service. I always wait at the dealer for them to complete inspection & service.

I noticed them drive through the lot, but never more than a mile added to the odometer.

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tjsabec Captain 53 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2008, e90, alpine white, 6mt Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Morgantown, wv iTrader: (2)	I have had my M3 inspected without a test drive in PA, but I also don't think they took the wheels off either. I looked it up: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms...ubchapterE.pdf (f) Road Test Perform road test and REJECT IF one or more of the following apply: (1) The parking brake fails to exhibit normal resistance when an attempt is made to move the vehicle both forward and backward from a stopped position. (2) The automatic transmission will not hold in the park position. (3) The vehicle is not capable of stopping within the maximum stopping distance prescribed in Table I (relating to brake performance) or swerves so that any part leaves a 12-foot lane. (4) There is a malfunction of the braking or steering mechanism, particular shimmy, wander, pull or another questionable operating behavior that affects safe operation of the vehicle. (5) The speedometer does not operate. (6) The odometer does not operate, except on a motor vehicle at least 25 years old. (7) The vehicle cannot be driven both forward and backward.
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tjsabec Captain 53 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2008, e90, alpine white, 6mt Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Morgantown, wv iTrader: (2)	That document also states: (h) Spacers - Spacers or similar devices thicker than 1/4 inch may not be installed to increase wheel track. That is only 6.3 MM
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Kisenwether Lieutenant 197 Rep 572 Posts Drives: Limerock Grey M3 / Hellrot 1M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Albuquerque NM iTrader: (4)	In PA it has to be road tested. Some places do it and some don't, but when you are certified to inspect cars in PA it is in the book that cars have to be road tested.
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GreeKon It ain't gonna suck itself 50 Rep 817 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (1)	I am a licensed emissions inspector. No...this is unnecessary. If you're near Philadelphia, I'll do it for you.
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///M/// Brigadier General 1862 Rep 3,661 Posts Drives: 2016 Manual AW F80 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (6)	Thanks. Bimmerworks in West Chester stepped u and gave me a quick appointment. 45 mins in and out. All done Guess the rules are different shop to shop. __________________ ========================= 2016 F80 M3 AW/SO (Manual) - Picked up at the Welt 08/28/15 My Amazing European Delivery Story
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GreeKon It ain't gonna suck itself 50 Rep 817 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (1)	Hahaha no problem...I like helping people out. I wouldn't want someone driving my car either. If you do ever need to tho...I'm in Upper Darby. Take care!
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DBH First Lieutenant 3 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	I've taken my M3 to local dealer for inspection, usually in conjunction with annual oil service. I always wait at the dealer for them to complete inspection & service. I noticed them drive through the lot, but never more than a mile added to the odometer.
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