MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program (WIVIP) announced on Monday, Sept. 30 a new vehicle emission testing program. It features kiosks which motorists can use to conduct the testing themselves.
A news release says the two self-service kiosks have been installed at the new test-only facilities located at 8718 W. Brown Deer Road in Milwaukee and 9300 S. 27th Street in Oak Creek. Vehicles with a model year of 2007 and newer will be able to test at the WIVIP Self-Service Kiosks.
Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program self-service kiosk
Officials said the launch of self-service kiosks is part of a larger initiative from the Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program to expand emission testing services throughout the seven-county southeast Wisconsin region.
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Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program self-service kiosk
Nearly 200 emission test locations are now open across the seven-county area, including test-only facilities located on 27th Street and Brown Deer roads. These test-only facilities are dedicated to performing inspections on demand. Motorists are encouraged to visit the site and queue up for service without needing an appointment. These locations also provide registration renewal services.
Emissions inspections remain free to motorists.
Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program self-service kiosk
Technical Assistance Centers remain in place to assist motorists in diagnosing vehicles that have difficulty passing inspections and achieving compliance.
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Seven southeast Wisconsin counties require emissions inspections prior to vehicle registration renewal -- Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha.