What should you do with inspection records at your station?

The appropriate action for handling inspection records at your station is to keep them readily available from one audit to another. This practice ensures that all records are easily accessible and can be reviewed when necessary. Keeping inspection records on hand not only facilitates compliance with regulations and standards but also allows for quick reference during audits, thus maintaining the integrity and transparency of your inspection operations.

Having these records readily available helps improve operational efficiency, as it enables inspectors to provide timely information and responses to any inquiries. It also reflects the commitment of your station to uphold quality control and accountability, which is essential in the context of vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.

Other options, such as storing records in a locked safe or periodically disposing of old records, may not align with the best practices for record keeping required by regulatory bodies. Sending records to the DMV might be necessary in specific circumstances, but it is not generally the procedure for routine management of inspection records at your station.