When can an inspection sticker be printed?

An inspection sticker can be printed only after the vehicle passes inspection because the purpose of the sticker is to certify that the vehicle has met all safety and emissions standards required by the state. The inspection process involves thorough checks to ensure that the vehicle is roadworthy and compliant. Only after successfully passing these inspections does the vehicle earn the right to display the sticker, which indicates that it has been verified as safe to operate on public roads.

Other scenarios, such as those implying that the sticker can be printed before the inspection or simply based on registration and insurance, do not meet the necessary conditions set forth by Pennsylvania state regulations. The sticker serves as a legal acknowledgment of the vehicle's condition, which can only be confirmed after passing the inspection.