As court orders inspections to continue, state scrambles to tell drivers what that means

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 1,115

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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All this month, the expiration of New Hampshire’s vehicle inspection and maintenance program, which the Legislature voted last summer to terminate, was looming as Jan. 31 grew nearer. Then, a federal court hit pause.

A preliminary injunction issued by the U.S. District Court Tuesday declared that the inspection program must continue, at least until another court order determines otherwise — or until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves the state’s revised air pollution management plan. …

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