If the emission label is illegible but other sources can determine controls, which action is appropriate?

• A. End the inspection
• B. Continue the inspection
• C. Rescan the vehicle next year
• D. Query the customer

Answer: (B)

The essential idea is that you don’t have to halt the inspection just because the emission label is unreadable if you can verify the required controls another way. If the vehicle’s controls can be determined from sources such as the VIN, model year, engine family information, manufacturer data, or prior records, you can proceed with the inspection. Document that the emission label was illegible and note which sources you used to verify the controls. This keeps the process moving and still ensures the vehicle’s controls match what’s required.

Choosing to end the inspection would stop the process without necessity, since you can verify the controls anyway. Waiting to rescan next year isn’t appropriate, and querying the customer isn’t needed when you already have reliable alternate sources to confirm the controls.