DATE: 2/2/2021
 
TO: ALL INSPECTION STATIONS FROM: OPUS INSPECTION INC
 
SUBJECT: NYVIP2 SOFTWARE UPDATE – VERSION 20.12.03
 
PLEASE BRING THIS MESSAGE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE STATION OWNER AND/OR MANAGER
 
A NYVIP2 software update to version 20.12.03 will be rolled out to all Emissions Inspection Stations. You must accept and load the new software update when you are prompted to by your NYVIP2 Computerized Vehicle Inspection System (CVIS) analyzer.
 
This software update includes an important inspection station requirement in relation to NY State Transportation legislation which takes effect February 3, 2021 in regard to altered vehicle seating. Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 308-a requires all inspection stations to report to DMV any time an altered vehicle (stretched limousine) is presented for inspection, regardless of whether an inspection is conducted.
 
Along with other important fixes, this software release includes changes per new legislation regarding limo reporting requirements. Reporting is required for stretch limousines that seat 9 or more passengers including the driver.
 
A vehicle is “altered” if it has been stretched or widened to increase passenger capacity.
 
Reject Inspection:
I. An altered vehicle that DOES NOT have a Federal Alterer’s Safety Certificate affixed to the vehicle (normally found on the door jamb) must be REJECTED.
II. An altered vehicle that seats 9 or more persons (including driver) and whose operator does not possess a NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) exemption letter must be REJECTED.
 
Inspection Allowed:
I. An altered vehicle that seats less than 9 persons (including driver) and has a Federal Alterer’s Safety Certificate affixed to the vehicle can be inspected.
II. An altered vehicle that seats 9 or more persons (including driver) and has a Federal Alterer’s Safety Certificate affixed to the vehicle can be inspected only if a NYSDOT exemption letter is presented.
 
If you have any questions regarding this new reporting requirement, please call the DMV Office of Clean Air at (518) 473-0597 and select option #4.
 
Important Note: Inspection Stations not receiving software version 20.12.03 by 2/3/2021 or stations not using a NYVIP2 CVIS will need to use the attached revised 2/21 VS-1074SL for all altered vehicle (stretch limousine) reporting to DMV. The revised VS-1074SL form can also be downloaded from the WWW.NYVIP.ORG website under the “Forms and Downloads” tab. Once you have downloaded the new software (20.12.03), you will not need to fill out and return the attached VS-1074SL form.