I have family in Virginia, and yearly inspections take into account frame damage, brake wear, and other critical components. California (where I live) has ever

I have family in Virginia, and yearly inspections take into account frame damage, brake wear, and other critical components. California (where I live) has every-other-year emissions tests, and that's it. EDIT: There's a pretty comprehensive list on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection_in_the_United_States#Require_periodic_vehicle_safety_inspections https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection_in_the_Unit... EDIT 2: A summary: Passenger vehicle inspection timeframe: Annually: Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia Biennially: Missouri, Rhode Island, West Virginia On transfer (sale or import from other jurisdiction): Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska