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Alex3M3TI8 t1_ja8vkc2 wrote

Reply to comment by joymarie21 in Things DC does really well by erichinnw

We even have a self service emissions inspection kiosk which is basically open 24-7.

https://dmv.dc.gov/page/self-service-vehicle-emissions-inspection-kiosk

No more trying to beat the line at Half Street SW.

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Formergr t1_ja98ivj wrote

Wow, I had no idea!! My inspection is due end of the month and I've been trying to figure out when to shoehorn in a visit to Half Street and fight the line before then.

The info at the link isn't too explicit.

~~If I already renewed my registration (which I did, got new sticker a couple weeks ago), this included the cost of inspection, right? Even if I didn't select that anywhere on an online menu when I renewed my registration?

If so, I just roll up to that kiosk, do the thing, and they'll somehow know and send me a new sticker?~~

Sorry, hate to hit you with questions, but the link is less than forthcoming on the details...

ETA: I just looked it up on Google Maps to get the drive time, and some of the reviews included enough info to answer my questions: >The on screen prompts are easy to follow and a temporary inspection sticker will print for you while one gets sent to your address in the mail.

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Alex3M3TI8 t1_ja9v17b wrote

Yup! I used it the about a month ago for registration renewal on a car with the necessary plug (whatever that thing is that they plug into, I have no idea). It looks like it is in the parking lot of a school building, which I think it is.

You drive up, and the instructions on the screen are pretty comprehensible. You run your car for a few minutes and it was pretty painless and I didn't need amazing automotive skills to understand and get it done.

The registration sticker arrived in my mailbox a little while later. Super easy and Covid-Approved!

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