You need to take immediate action! On February 4, 2020, stations received NYVIP2 Message #256 which announced the rollout of software version 19.11.05. 

 

Please be sure that your NYVIP2 software is current and updated as required with version 19.11.05. The version number is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the NYVIP2 screen. 

 

 

A lockout will interrupt your ability to inspect vehicles until you successfully update to software version 19.11.05. This update includes an important requirement which became effective October 9, 2019. Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 308-a requires all inspection stations to report to DMV any time an altered vehicle is presented for inspection, regardless of whether an inspection is conducted. 

 

When presented with the question “Has this vehicle been altered to increase seating capacity?” Answer: N (o), unless the vehicle has been “altered.” 

 

If you need assistance installing the update, or you haven’t received the update, contact the Opus Inspection Help Desk at 1-866-623-8378 (1-866-OBD-TEST). 

 

NYVIP2 Messages can be viewed at WWW.NYVIP.ORG under “Program News” on the Home Page or from your station's NYVIP2 Computerized Vehicle Inspection System (CVIS) by going to the Main Menu – Utilities Menu – Documents and Information – View Bulletins/Messages - Log-in with your inspector’s ID card to scroll through all NYVIP2 messages by clicking the drop-down arrow under “Message Center.”