At what age is a vehicle exempt from the annual inspection requirement in Maine?

In Maine, vehicles that are 15 years or older are exempt from the annual inspection requirement. This means that once a vehicle reaches the age of 15, it no longer needs to go through the regular inspection process, allowing owners of older vehicles to save on both time and costs associated with the inspection.

The rationale behind this regulation is that older vehicles may often be driven less frequently or used in specific circumstances, and maintaining rigorous inspection requirements for these vehicles may not be necessary from a safety perspective. This rule helps to streamline the inspection process while still ensuring that newer vehicles are checked regularly for safety compliance.