Gov. Landry Signs Bill Ending Louisiana Inspection Stickers
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - We can all finally sing, rejoice, praise, or whatever else you want to do. Inspection Stickers in Louisiana are a thing of the past. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry made the news official on Tuesday by signing the bill, and we've got everything you need to know about what's next...
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This has been a battle that we've been fighting in Louisiana for a long time. The bill was written by State Representative Larry Bagley of Stonewall. Bagley has worked for several years to get rid of the inspection sticker requirement and was with the governor when the bill was signed into law on June 2.
Governor Landry praised Bagley for helping make the change happen. "(Bagley) has helped me fulfill one of the promises I made," Landry said during the bill signing ceremony.
States that Do NOT Have Inspection Stickers
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Iowa
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- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- North Dakota
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Washington
- Wyoming
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Governor Jeff Landry Officially Eliminates Inspection Stickers
As we reported a few weeks ago, we're not completely getting rid of those pesky little stickers, completely. Under the new law, drivers will no longer have to visit an inspection station to get a windshield sticker. Instead, vehicle owners will receive a QR code sticker through the vehicle registration process.
The QR code will cost drivers $6 per year. Currently, many drivers pay around $10 to $20 for inspection stickers and must take their vehicles to an inspection station. Drivers will be able to place the new QR code sticker on their windshield themselves. The QR code will contain the vehicle's VIN, which is already listed on every vehicle.
The new law also does not apply everywhere. Drivers in New Orleans, Kenner, and Westwego will continue using traditional brake tags because those cities have their own local inspection requirements. Some vehicles will still need safety inspections, including certain commercial vehicles, school buses, and some farm vehicles.
According to a report from WBRZ's Mia Monet, starting January 1st, 2027, you will be mailed a QR Code with your registration.
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