Jul. 08, 2025
HARRISBURG- The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved legislation to extend the non-commercial vehicle repair grace period to 15 days, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland).
House Bill 649 would align the non-commercial vehicle repair period with that of commercial vehicles and buses, making an important update for Pennsylvania motorists.
“Workforce shortages and lingering supply chain issues have made it challenging for vehicle owners to complete timely inspections. Current law only provides for five days when inspections can take longer to schedule,” said Kutz. “After five days, it is unlawful for the vehicle to be operated on any state road without submitting proof of inspection to police or the Commonwealth. My bill would increase the grace period to 15 days, giving Pennsylvanians the same amount of time as commercial vehicles to complete inspection.
“This measure received unanimous approval last session but didn’t ultimately make it to the governor’s desk. I appreciate the continued bipartisan support of the committee, and I’m looking forward to its consideration by the full House. This is a simple update that would provide needed flexibility to drivers in the Commonwealth,” Kutz concluded.
Questions about this legislation or any other state-related issue can be directed to Kutz’s office at 717-975-2235.
Representative Thomas Kutz
87th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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