ESP - Program Description

Project management
Learn more about ESP's experience at implementing and managing comprehensive state programs.

Training and certification
ESP's Computer-Based Training (CBT) is a key component to a program's success. Find out more here.

Vehicle safety inspections
Read how our automated systems test a full range of components providing a comprehensive and flexible solution to safety testing.

Data management
Ensure precise, timely, and effective program monitoring, management, and evaluation with ESP's data management system. Learn more here.

Customer service
Find out about ESP's top priority - training our station employees with the skills they need to provide excellent customer service.

Vehicle testing
ESP offers states 15 types of tests to be implemented into their program specifications. Learn which ones are right for your program.

Location:
Seven-county metropolitan Milwaukee area. View map

Program size:
The Wisconsin program inspects 700,000 vehicles each year.

Contract term:
Basic I/M: Began April 1984. Ended November 1995
Enhanced I/M: Began December 1995. Ends June 30, 2008.
Contract Extension: OBD II Only: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

The Wisconsin vehicle inspection program began operations in 1984. The program operates in a seven-county area in southeastern Wisconsin. In 1995, the program was one of the first in the country to make the transition from basic to enhanced emission testing. In 2001, Wisconsin again was on the leading edge of states in switching to OBD II testing for 1996 and newer vehicles. Effective July 1, 2008, the program will only be conducting OBDII tests on 1996 and newer vehicles. The Wisconsin program inspects 800,000 vehicles per year at the time of registration renewal and change of ownership.

Registration renewal and title processing services.
Motorists now have the option of renewing their license plates at any vehicle inspection station. In 2007, there were 281,795 registrations processed at the 12 testing centers. There is a $6 charge for this service. In 2006, title processing services were added to the vehicle inspection stations. In 2007, 9,649 titles were processed for motorsts at all 12 testing centers. There is a $19.50 charge for title processing services.

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