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In article <1992Mar26.024822.2509@eng.umd.edu> russotto@eng.umd.edu (Matthew T. Russotto) writes:
>In article <5188@npri6.npri.com> bryan@npri6.npri.com (Bryan Smith) writes:
>
>>safety inspections.  I just moved from Virginia to Maryland and my rates went
>>up because in Maryland a car needs only to be inspected if it is 
>>moved to the state or sold.  And, I was told by my insurance agent that that is
>>the reason why my rates went up.
>
>
>Come on, how many accidents are caused by a mechanical failure that a
>yearly inspection would find?  The insurance companies are entering
>the realm of the ridiculous here.  

Now this one makes me mad!  Here's a small list:
1. Misadjusted headlights (VERY common in Md.)
2. Burned-out tail and brake lights (increased rear-end collision probability)
3. Illegal add-on lights (just plain unpleasant; sometimes dangerous)
4. Instrument lights that don't work (can't tell how fast you're going?)
5. Unsafe tires (bald or damaged) (oh, well, I've always been lucky)
6. Almost-rusted-through suspension elements (my VW fell down once, and
	couldn't get up)
7. Exhaust leaks (there's a mandatory exhaust test for some cars, not mine)
	(Ever feel drowsy in your smelly old car?  Maybe it's the CO)
8. Fuel leaks (Fear of fire may help you quit smoking, at least in the car)

You can invent your own list.  Most other states I've lived in have
annual or semiannual inspection.  It can be a boondoggle or a real
public benefit depending on how it's run.  Compare Pa. and Mass.
 
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>Matthew T. Russotto	russotto@eng.umd.edu	russotto@wam.umd.edu
>Some news readers expect "Disclaimer:" here.
>Just say NO to police searches and seizures.  Make them use force.
>(not responsible for bodily harm resulting from following above advice)8. Damaged windshield (you often see a long horizontal crack at eye level)
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