2025 Nys Inspection Sticker Color Chart. What happens if your car doesn't pass inspection in ny?. New york — those familiar vehicle inspection stickers are getting a new look and it might make the process of getting your car inspected less of a hassle next time you head to the garage.

The color of the new stickers, which are currently yellow, will be changed each year, making it easier for law enforcement officials to spot vehicles with expired inspections. How to pass a new york state vehicle inspection;