Rules are changing in Louisiana. Check the official source below before you rely on any date.
Louisiana at a glance Rules changing — read first
| Safety inspection | Changing: Act 701 of 2026 ends the safety 'brake tag' sticker for most personal vehicles on January 1, 2027 (no citations for a missing sticker from June 30, 2026). A Vehicle Identification Program sticker (up to $6/year) replaces it. |
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| Emissions test | Emissions testing continues in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston and West Baton Rouge parishes until U.S. EPA approves a plan change; the I/M charge is $8 per inspection. |
| Emissions (I/M) charge, Baton Rouge-area parishes | $8 Source: Act 701 (HB 1085) résumé digest |
| Find a station / office | Louisiana DEQ: Motor vehicle inspection and maintenance |
Official sources: Act 701 (HB 1085) résumé digest · Louisiana DEQ: Motor vehicle inspection and maintenance. Checked 2026-10-04.
Parishes with an emissions test (5)
Frequently asked
Does Louisiana require a vehicle safety inspection?
Changing: Act 701 of 2026 ends the safety 'brake tag' sticker for most personal vehicles on January 1, 2027 (no citations for a missing sticker from June 30, 2026). A Vehicle Identification Program sticker (up to $6/year) replaces it.
Does Louisiana require an emissions test?
Emissions testing continues in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston and West Baton Rouge parishes until U.S. EPA approves a plan change; the I/M charge is $8 per inspection.
Which parishes are covered?
Ascension Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, Iberville Parish, Livingston Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish.