State Rep. Ann Kelley, R-Lamar, is advocating for a series of bills that would eliminate most vehicle safety inspections in Missouri. Kelley argues that mandatory inspections do not significantly reduce accidents or fatalities, citing research from other states that have already ended inspections. She also points out that newer vehicles are equipped with diagnostic technology that alerts owners to maintenance issues, making inspections less necessary. The proposed bills would exempt most vehicles from regulatory inspections, with exceptions for commercial vehicles, prior salvage vehicles, and vehicles involved in accidents. The package is awaiting a vote from the state Senate Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety Committee.