Fleet Emissions Inspection Requirements

Annual Testing Requirement

• Vehicle fleets must complete an emissions inspection every year, even if registered on a multi-year basis.

Who Must Comply

• All government-owned and company-owned vehicles are required to be tested

• This includes law enforcement and emergency response vehicles

• No exemptions apply under the law

2026 Inspection Requirements

• Applies to 2002–2023 model-year gasoline-powered:

  • Cars

  • Light-duty trucks (GVWR ≤ 8,500 lbs)

• Vehicles must be inspected:

  • Before the registration date

  • Annually thereafter

• Exemptions:

  • The three newest model years are exempt

  • For 2026: 2024 and newer vehicles

Fleet Compliance & Testing Schedule

• Fleet managers are responsible for ensuring all vehicles are compliant

• Vehicles are tested based on an alphabetical schedule, determined by:

  • The first letter of the department, agency, or business name (as listed on the title)

  • The county where the entity is located

Example:
Vehicles registered under “Georgia Department of…” must complete emissions testing by April 30 each year.

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