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BUSINESS/CONSUMER SERVICES--NEW VEHICLE INSPECTION FORMAT EASIER ----------------------------------------------------------------- With more than 660,000 motor vehicle inspections performed each year in Nova Scotia, the last thing inspection station operators need is to be burdened by paper work. To lessen this burden, the Department of Business and Consumer Services is replacing three volumes of inspection reports and stickers with one easy-to-use booklet that combines the three booklets now in use. "Vehicle owners will not notice any difference, but the station operators and mechanics who inspect the cars definitely will," said Business and Consumer Services Minister Sandy Jolly. "Our department was created to make it easier for business and individuals to complete their transactions with government. This simpler administrative process will enable inspection station operators and mechanics more time to spend on running their business and fixing cars, instead of filling out forms." The new system will also enable police and the Registry of Motor Vehicles to match serial numbers on inspection stickers with numbers on the inspection report, which is filed with the registry. This will help police identify stolen stickers and verify odometer readings. There are approximately 1,300 inspection stations in Nova Scotia. -30- Contact: David MacNeil 902-424-2933 trp Apr. 2, 1997 - 11 a.m.