Pennsylvania state regulation mandates that every one autos registered within the state endure a yearly security inspection. This inspection is designed to make sure that autos are in protected working situation and meet minimal security requirements. Inspection stickers are issued upon profitable completion of the inspection and should be displayed on the car’s windshield. The colour of the sticker signifies the month and yr that the subsequent inspection is due.
The Pennsylvania Division of Transportation (PennDOT) started issuing color-coded inspection stickers in 1986. The present sticker design includes a blue background with the month and yr of the subsequent inspection printed in white. The sticker additionally contains the car’s license plate quantity and a singular identification quantity. Inspection stickers are legitimate for one yr from the date of issuance.