Some shops on Long Island began issuing the new stickers in December while other shops are still waiting for the new software. The new inspection equipment can cost some mechanics $3,000 to $8,000.

A photo of the DMV inspection sticker issued by Mavis to Nauman Hussain in May of 2019 for his stretch Excursion limo, along with the DMV registration sticker. Federal investigators concluded ...

The need for the inspection stickers is eliminated. The cost of safety inspections will increase almost 50 percent, from $9.10 to $13.60. The cost of an emissions inspection will stay at $30.