A new
Louisiana bill has been passed exempting boat
trailers from the requirement of periodic and annual inspection
of motor vehicles by the DMV. House Bill 347 is sponsored by Rep.
Austin J. Bado, who says the boat trailer exemption, which was signed
by Gov. Bobby Jindal, will take effect August 1.He claims that the
stripping of boat trailers from the list is no major inconvenience to
government books anyway, so they opted to strike it out from the
outset.
Before you
heave a sigh of relief, however, you need to remember two things.
First: the bill exempts only boat trailers and not other types of
trailers, so if you own an ATV or utility trailer, you still need to
have that rig inspected. Second: though you won’t need to take your
boat trailer for inspection anymore, know that it doesn’t spare you
from the responsibility of taking care of your trailer yourself.
When you’re
on the road, highway safety is always top priority, and ensuring that
your boat trailer is always in good condition is a crucial investment
toward this goal. If you plan on taking your boat for fishing this
summer, have your trailer inspected by a professional mechanic first,
and replace any worn items immediately with brand-new, top-quality
trailer parts.
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