Frank is 18 today

whereas in Ontario, they took my word for it--however if I was caught
with no brake lights or an absent floor or something, I'd be fined.

--Fil

PS I gotta add, that is caught ON PUBLIC ROADS with a lousy car...on
private property they don't care nearly so much.

No, I was mistaken. Because every state I've lived in or visited has had
these requirements, I assumed that they all did. I'm flabbergasted that
they don't!


I grew up in New York State. There, your car must pass inspection every
year in order to be driven.

I've lived in Maryland for 11 years now. I got my car inspected when I
first bought it (brand-new-off-the-lot), and as long as it passes the
occassional emissions test, and I don't sell it, it doesn't need to be
inspected again for the rest of its life. It seems weird, but then, if
it doesn't pass emissions, you're dead in the water anyway.

But I keep my car up. I prefer a dependable car that runs well.

Jane