Massive operation! The government will be checking every car and fining anyone whose inspection is not up to date
Starting in February, an unprecedented operation will begin: cars will be stopped with a direct fine issued to those who do not comply with the inspection.
Starting this February, streets across the United States will see a major shift in how authorities monitor vehicles. State agencies and Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) have confirmed a comprehensive operation to check every car and penalise those without the required inspection or the correct day sticker.
The measure is intended to ensure all vehicles meet a key DMV requirement: displaying a current inspection certificate in a visible location. Driving without this certificate will no longer be treated as a minor oversight, but as a violation that can lead to fines, penalties, and even vehicle impoundment if drivers fail to correct the issue before the deadline.
Authorities have stressed that the operation will follow a zero-tolerance approach. Every car may undergo a visual check at checkpoints, roadblocks, and during routine patrols, with particular attention on urban areas where outdated registrations have been most common. According to officials, the goal is to improve road safety and reduce the number of vehicles operating without valid inspections.
The requirement itself is not new, but the intensity of enforcement is. The tighter standards come as several states strengthen their safe driving rules and administrative compliance measures. Although some drivers were initially confused about deadlines and required documents, the DMV insists the operation is a legal obligation that does not allow for administrative excuses or informal postponements.
This action, which directly affects millions of motorists, has prompted mixed reactions. Drivers’ groups have raised concerns about how quickly the measure is being implemented, and some civil advocates warn of potential unfair penalties if the public is not given enough advance notice. Agencies, however, maintain that the objective is straightforward: ensuring every vehicle on the road is mechanically sound and legally authorised to operate.
Revisarán coche por coche y multarán a conductores que incumplan este requisito a partir de febrerohttps://t.co/BAl1dzc6Ng
— Heraldo Televisión (@heraldo_tv) February 8, 2026
With February approaching, speed camera enforcement will increase, patrols will intensify their monitoring, and drivers who prioritise safety and compliance will avoid costly surprises. The countdown has begun, and the government’s message is clear: if your car is not up to code, you will pay the price.
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