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What is the New Hampshire OBDII and Safety Testing (NHOST) Program?

April 26, 2017New Hampshire nhost obdii program safety Testing

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What is the New Hampshire OBDII and Safety Testing (NHOST) Program?

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NHOST is a statewide testing program that is an addition to the Safety Inspection program already in place. It tests the emission control systems of vehicles to ensure they are performing correctly. This helps New Hampshire comply with the Federal Clean Air Act, decreases the emissions from motor vehicles, and reduces air pollution. The NHOST Program tests emissions by checking the operation of a vehicle’s on-board diagnostic system (OBD) using authorized testing equipment at DMV-licensed inspection stations. The equipment includes a new computerized system which steps the mechanics through the testing procedure and transmits the result to a centralized database. Safety inspection information is also collected at the same time. This automation makes the process of gathering and monitoring inspection information quicker, easier and more efficient for the state.