Licensing stations stricter with inspection

[VexXx Dogg]

From Trinidad & Tobago Off Road Association website
http://ttora.rocks/wp-content/uploads/2 ... -TTORA.pdf

that's a really fair deal considering what other countries have to jump through for mods.
Now self I won't mind a little Stage1 lift to run 33s.
also glad that they kept the approval process for lights, because some van men ridiculous with light bars for road driving.

[maj. tom]

Very strict inspection. Not to mention the physics of navigating the potholes these days.
But I really want to believe that this is some kind of show car and they towed it here for some tune up. Because nothing else can be legally possible.

[gastly369]

Very strict inspection. Not to mention the physics of navigating the potholes these days.
But I really want to believe that this is some kind of show car and they towed it here for some tune up. Because nothing else can be legally possible.

sanicup cars is not show cars

[ProtonPowder]

Some of those are on air suspension and come close to normal ride height when they ready to ride out.

[*KRONIK*]

Very strict inspection. Not to mention the physics of navigating the potholes these days.
But I really want to believe that this is some kind of show car and they towed it here for some tune up. Because nothing else can be legally possible.

sanicup cars is not show cars

Yuh see how allyuh is boi

[Dave]

No love for the lowered ones lol

[gastly369]

Very strict inspection. Not to mention the physics of navigating the potholes these days.
But I really want to believe that this is some kind of show car and they towed it here for some tune up. Because nothing else can be legally possible.

sanicup cars is not show cars

Yuh see how allyuh is boi

[VexXx Dogg]

Some of those are on air suspension and come close to normal ride height when they ready to ride out.

Yup. Looks bagged. I doubt he that low on a static, but then again Trinis extra special when we ready

[dredman1]

What is the correct thing to do if I have my inspection sticker on my windscreen but now my windscreen has to be changed. Cuz if it is removed and put on the new windscreen, can an officer say it was tampered with if they notice anything off?

Normally the windscreen replacement vendor will remove the sticker and put it back on the new windscreen. Was looking to change my windscreen a few years ago, called them and raised that particular issue with them, they said they will remove it and put it on the new one.

So I'm in this same scenario now as my windscreen with inspection sticker is going to be replaced due to a long crack.

Can those new stickers really be removed and stuck back on another windscreen? They look to be "tamper proof", or at the very least look like they will tear easily in several places with any attempt to remove it.

Solutions/suggestions??

[j.o.e]

What is the correct thing to do if I have my inspection sticker on my windscreen but now my windscreen has to be changed. Cuz if it is removed and put on the new windscreen, can an officer say it was tampered with if they notice anything off?

Normally the windscreen replacement vendor will remove the sticker and put it back on the new windscreen. Was looking to change my windscreen a few years ago, called them and raised that particular issue with them, they said they will remove it and put it on the new one.

So I'm in this same scenario now as my windscreen with inspection sticker is going to be replaced due to a long crack.

Can those new stickers really be removed and stuck back on another windscreen? They look to be "tamper proof", or at the very least look like they will tear easily in several places with any attempt to remove it.

Solutions/suggestions??

Certificate trumps sticker. Sticker is just for fast verification

[gastly369]

Backwards police " ah wah see yuh" stickahhhhh

But yes sticker can be removed somewhat some parts remain stuck on the old glass but the qr code comes out fine... Have some glass repair men who done it before could find out

I also have to change mines soon luckily i have a tint( clear IR and UV ceramic) which my sticker is stuck onto so would just cut around the sticker with the tint and use steam to just slide off the sticker with the tint from glass

[dredman1]

What is the correct thing to do if I have my inspection sticker on my windscreen but now my windscreen has to be changed. Cuz if it is removed and put on the new windscreen, can an officer say it was tampered with if they notice anything off?

Normally the windscreen replacement vendor will remove the sticker and put it back on the new windscreen. Was looking to change my windscreen a few years ago, called them and raised that particular issue with them, they said they will remove it and put it on the new one.

So I'm in this same scenario now as my windscreen with inspection sticker is going to be replaced due to a long crack.

Can those new stickers really be removed and stuck back on another windscreen? They look to be "tamper proof", or at the very least look like they will tear easily in several places with any attempt to remove it.

Solutions/suggestions??

Certificate trumps sticker. Sticker is just for fast verification

Yes I always have the inspection certificate in the car (think that's required by law also). Guess I'll just have to get accustomed to getting stopped in road blocks and explaining. Will probably look to keep the receipt for the windscreen with the certificate too.

Backwards police " ah wah see yuh" stickahhhhh

But yes sticker can be removed somewhat some parts remain stuck on the old glass but the qr code comes out fine... Have some glass repair men who done it before could find out

I also have to change mines soon luckily i have a tint( clear IR and UV ceramic) which my sticker is stuck onto so would just cut around the sticker with the tint and use steam to just slide off the sticker with the tint from glass

The tint is a decent solution going forward for the next sticker with inspection due in October. Will keep it in mind - thanks.

[Skillys]

If inspection is due to expire in July 2024, what's the earliest time to have it done ? Or it does not matter?

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[maj. tom]

I never read about a inspection time window before the expiration date.

The date stamped on the certificate/sticker is exactly 2 years to the day after the date of inspection. So you really want to get it done within the month of July 2024. If you go more than 2 months earlier they might say why you wasting their time it not due yet.

[dredman1]

If inspection is due to expire in July 2024, what's the earliest time to have it done ? Or it does not matter?

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I asked an approved garage this and they said there is no time window before the sticker's expiration date. It can be done anytime before - it does not matter.

The only issue is you lose out on X number of weeks/months of your existing inspection if you go earlier. I've done my last 2 inspections 1 and 2 months before the expiration sticker (which is when I asked the question).

I don't see why approved garages would say it's a waste of time as it means they just get more income (unless maybe you doing it when there is a surge of demand for appointments).

[ProtonPowder]

I did mine 2 weeks before the inspection date was up according to the certificate. The lady forward dated it to 1 day after the inspection would have expired so I didnt lose out on any time.

This was in the end of 2022 in San Fernando

[Skillys]

Thanks for the feedback!

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[Les Bain]

Replaced a windshield some years back. Was not possible to swap the inspection sticker to the new windshield and had 3 months remaining in the inspection period. Now my inspection date is 3 months earlier than the original one.

Right now I'm not inspected cause I went normal and was told by the garage my info not on the digital registry. Went Caroni and they said i was double entered on the system which would take about 3 weeks to rectify. So I asked what to do if I get pulled over in a traffic exercise/roadblock and they advised me to ask a licensing officer over at an unmanned counter. After 40+ minutes the officer said Licensing officers aware of the double entry situation but what happens in the roadblock depends on the police.

That was a week ago. I've been going to the same inspection garage for the past 3 vehicles and they said they would check the registry periodically and lemme know if/when if gets rectified within the 3 week period. So far my inspection to-do before returning is to replace a sun worn front license plate.

[snowman]

I got inspected last year and a stone chip became a crack. The windshield had to be replaced and I too was worried about the sticker. The windshield repair place were able to remove the sticker and place it on the new windshield. Which was then retinted a couple days later.

[dogg]

went for inspection last week. Clear coat faded with resulting paint flaking off on bonnet and top.
Guy checked the electricals and other basics. but completely ignored paint, which was an issue for someone here earlier in the thread. I didn't even do under and engine wash before. In and out in 15 minutes.

[Les Bain]

went for inspection last week. Clear coat faded with resulting paint flaking off on bonnet and top.
Guy checked the electricals and other basics. but completely ignored paint, which was an issue for someone here earlier in the thread. I didn't even do under and engine wash before. In and out in 15 minutes.

I don't get that paint thing. Far as I recall, inspection was introduced to get rolling death traps, wackily modified and mechanically unsound vehicles off the streets. Not everyone has the luxury of covered parking, especially renters and people in them government housing high rise schemes. The last few years of consecutive yearly heat records have even recent plate vehicles looking rough, paint-wise.

[redmanjp]

Replaced a windshield some years back. Was not possible to swap the inspection sticker to the new windshield and had 3 months remaining in the inspection period. Now my inspection date is 3 months earlier than the original one.

Right now I'm not inspected cause I went normal and was told by the garage my info not on the digital registry. Went Caroni and they said i was double entered on the system which would take about 3 weeks to rectify. So I asked what to do if I get pulled over in a traffic exercise/roadblock and they advised me to ask a licensing officer over at an unmanned counter. After 40+ minutes the officer said Licensing officers aware of the double entry situation but what happens in the roadblock depends on the police.

That was a week ago. I've been going to the same inspection garage for the past 3 vehicles and they said they would check the registry periodically and lemme know if/when if gets rectified within the 3 week period. So far my inspection to-do before returning is to replace a sun worn front license plate.

yuh know ttps does be out on long weekends- best u keep the car home if not inspected

[Les Bain]

Replaced a windshield some years back. Was not possible to swap the inspection sticker to the new windshield and had 3 months remaining in the inspection period. Now my inspection date is 3 months earlier than the original one.

Right now I'm not inspected cause I went normal and was told by the garage my info not on the digital registry. Went Caroni and they said i was double entered on the system which would take about 3 weeks to rectify. So I asked what to do if I get pulled over in a traffic exercise/roadblock and they advised me to ask a licensing officer over at an unmanned counter. After 40+ minutes the officer said Licensing officers aware of the double entry situation but what happens in the roadblock depends on the police.

That was a week ago. I've been going to the same inspection garage for the past 3 vehicles and they said they would check the registry periodically and lemme know if/when if gets rectified within the 3 week period. So far my inspection to-do before returning is to replace a sun worn front license plate.

yuh know ttps does be out on long weekends- best u keep the car home if not inspected

Is a low mileage car as I work from home. Plus, more conveniences within the area over recent years and delivery programs thanks to covid make going out very unappealing. Buh yeah, true talk.

[*KRONIK*]

went for inspection last week. Clear coat faded with resulting paint flaking off on bonnet and top.
Guy checked the electricals and other basics. but completely ignored paint, which was an issue for someone here earlier in the thread. I didn't even do under and engine wash before. In and out in 15 minutes.

I had to repaint my bonnet and roof to get mine passed
Man say my van was 2 colours...not 1

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

[wagonrunner]

I had to repaint my bonnet and roof to get mine passed
Man say my van was 2 colours...not 1

They know this is white, but if the vehicle is another color (blue at the time), they have an issue with the color bumper.

when i asked how they knew this was white, and not two colors, apparently "the laws changed" to allow the blue to pass.
I remember when body colored bumpers were "new" back in the PBA days. Since when do bumpers have to match the vehicle color on the certified copy? Previous to that vehicle color was determined by the color of the panels that were fixed (not bolted) to the frame.

[Stoick]

it seems licensing officers like coming out on weekends and public holidays. Some people are commending the officers for their selflessness and diligence.

I think they like it because of the overtime. Diligence my uncle's fungus infested foot!

I want the Transport Commissioner to declare what the overtime bill is. Furthermore, I want to see it for the last 10 years. Maybe if an Opposition MP is reading this, please place this question to the Minister of Works in the Parliament.

[sMASH]

it seems licensing officers like coming out on weekends and public holidays. Some people are commending the officers for their selflessness and diligence.

I think they like it because of the overtime. Diligence my uncle's fungus infested foot!

I want the Transport Commissioner to declare what the overtime bill is. Furthermore, I want to see it for the last 10 years. Maybe if an Opposition MP is reading this, please place this question to the Minister of Works in the Parliament.

Overtime bill will more than be made up for by tickets. So is a net win for the govt

[Stoick]

it seems licensing officers like coming out on weekends and public holidays. Some people are commending the officers for their selflessness and diligence.

I think they like it because of the overtime. Diligence my uncle's fungus infested foot!

I want the Transport Commissioner to declare what the overtime bill is. Furthermore, I want to see it for the last 10 years. Maybe if an Opposition MP is reading this, please place this question to the Minister of Works in the Parliament.

Overtime bill will more than be made up for by tickets. So is a net win for the govt

...if that is the case, then they would have no problems telling us the costs...

[daring dragoon]

obey the law my black arse. idk y dat driver aint tell he to ticket all them that park on the wrong side of the road that cause he to rush down the wrong side of the road. i not taking that sheit from none ah dem and i refusing the touch the ticket. leh dem waste $1 to mail it to me.