Franklin County, VA Inspection Stations
Vehicles registered in Franklin County and throughout Virginia must undergo mandatory annual state inspections at licensed inspection stations. Operating any car, truck, or motorcycle with an expired Virginia state inspection sticker in Franklin County is considered a moving violation and can result in fines and higher insurance rates. Local inspection stations in Franklin County, VA provide certified inspections to help drivers remain compliant with state laws and maintain road safety.
Inspection coverage in Franklin County
We list 1 certified station in Franklin County covering ZIP code 24151. Bays are clustered along Franklin St Rocky Mount Va 24151. 1 of them also perform Virginia emissions testing, so you can complete both inspections in one visit.
Riding a bike? Fees are lower — see the Virginia motorcycle inspection guide ($12) and call ahead, since not every Franklin County shop has a motorcycle-certified inspector.
Popular choices include Franklin Street Auto in Franklin County.
Emissions testing in Franklin County
Good news — Franklin County does not require an emissions test, only the annual $20 safety inspection. Emissions testing is limited to 10 Northern Virginia localities. See which Northern Virginia localities require emissions testing to confirm whether your registration address is covered.
Guides for Franklin County drivers
- How much is a Virginia state inspection? — the $20 safety, $12 motorcycle, and $28 emissions fees that apply statewide, including Franklin County.
- Virginia emissions inspection counties — the full list of localities that require emissions testing, and whether Franklin County is among them.
- Motorcycle inspection near me — what it costs in Franklin County ($12), which shops have a motorcycle-certified inspector, and how the sticker differs.
- Virginia inspection checklist — the exact items inspectors check in Franklin County and how to pass on the first visit.