Im sorry if this is the wrong section.

I have heard two different stories on weither you need them or not. I have heard that If they came in the car from the factory they have to be in the car. On the other hand I have heard that if they are in the car they have to be operational, but if not in the car then you dont need them to pass.

Can anyone please clear this up for me? Thank you

 

if it was equipped it has to be there. as far as it being functional, as long as there are no lights I dont think they could tell any difference. Please correct if wrong

 

Virginia Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Safety.shtm


20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:


Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.

 

actually earlier this year... Airbags system is not an inspectable item anymore... even you have a SRS light on - it will pass... even if you have an aftermarket steering wheel - it will pass - as long as it is not deployed and sitting there... lol who will drive that way anyways

 

Id have to see that in writing somewhere to believe it.

To the OP- what is your specific situation with the airbag?

 

He's not making things up. He's a credible person.

 

this is true. as long as the srs light is not on, it will pass.

 

Inspection bulletin #330 Effective Aug 1, 2007

EXCEPTION: Do not reject if the air bag has been deployed or removed, provided the air bag warning light has been disabled.

 

Was thinking about an aftermarket steering wheel, was my reason for the OP. Thank you guys for the help.

 

The SRS light has to indicate it is functional during the "bulb check test"

If your air bag system has been disabled, then it will pass. But, next year it is going to change back to the it has to work law.

The state trooper is even sitting right next to me as I type this, he is doing his monthly check up at our facility.