DC DMV Rolls Out Highly Anticipated Self-Service Kiosk

Making OBD Emissions Inspections Easier in DC
For owners of vehicles made after 2005 — or cars known to be OBDII compliant — the new emissions kiosk on Van Buren Street will be a game-changer. Open 24 hours a day, the kiosk allows drivers to take care of their emissions test on their own time. This has been a genuinely welcome advancement for those who have grown accustomed to long wait times and having to wait weeks for their appointment. However, it should be noted that the service is only available to vehicles already in the system. For new cars that have never been inspected, drivers must take their vehicle to the regular station at 1001 Half Street SW.

The new OBD Emissions Kiosk Can Be Found at Takoma Recreation Center.
Although it is very technologically advanced, the kiosk should be easy to use — even for those who aren't very tech-savvy. In fact, anyone who has used an ATM in the past can use the OBD kiosk easily. The touchscreen prompts drivers through each and every step of the process, using state-of-the-art audio to guide each person. A barcode scanner for the VIN simplifies the steps, even more, permitting drivers to scan their data instead of having to input the data. Undoubtedly, this new kiosk will save time and money for DMV customers and employees.