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| Inspection | Counts as your annual? |
|---|---|
| Federal annual by a qualified inspector | Yes |
| Inspection under an FMCSA-accepted state program | Yes, for 12 months from the end of the inspection month |
| Roadside Level I, II or III, with or without CVSA decal | No |
| Driver pre-trip or post-trip DVIR | No |
Sources: 49 CFR 396.17; 2016 FMCSA final rule.
Most roadside inspections don't cover everything the annual requires. Since the 2016 rule change, a roadside inspection is not treated as your annual unless it's done under a state periodic inspection program that meets the federal standard. Even a clean roadside inspection with a CVSA decal doesn't replace the annual.
A CVSA decal shows a recent roadside inspection without critical violations. It's not proof of the annual inspection, so the vehicle still needs its own annual report or sticker. Sticker rules.
01
A clean roadside stop doesn't reset the 12-month clock. How long it's good for.
02
Certify any violations on a roadside report as corrected and return it within 15 days, then keep a copy 12 months (396.9).
03
Use a qualified inspector, or your state's program if your vehicle requires one.
Book an inspection where your vehicle is parked. Same-day slots, a digital record within 60 minutes, and no shop day.