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Louisiana Could Drop Inspection Stickers but 5 Parishes Would Still Need Emissions Tests
The proposal would replace annual stickers with a $6 QR code and shift more revenue to the state, supporters said.
- On Wednesday, the Louisiana House passed House Bill 1085, backed by Governor Jeff Landry, to replace annual vehicle inspection stickers with a $6 digital QR code system.
- Proponents claim the change simplifies registration and enables law enforcement to access vehicle data instantly; Landry noted the current process is "annoying" and serves little safety value.
- Drivers currently pay $10 for tags, but the new QR code costs $6, with 100% of fees directed to the state; commercial vehicles and school buses remain exempt.
- Rep. Joy Walters raised concerns about potential delays in law enforcement accessing driver information, while inspection workers worry about job losses from the shift away from third-party inspections.
- The legislation now heads to the Senate, where author Rep. Larry Bagley remains confident, stating, "I am not going to quit until we get this passed.
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