KEY TAKEAWAYS: HB 1085 would eliminate traditional Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers and replace them with a Vehicle Identification Program sticker. New stickers would display a vehicle identification number and include a barcode or QR code visible to law enforcement. Drivers would pay a $ 6 annual fee through the Office of Motor Vehicles when registering or renewing a vehicle. The program is set to begin Dec. 31, 2026, with enforcement delayed until Jan. 1, 2027, to allow a compliance grace period.   Louisiana Vehicle Identification Program. How to get QR code, starting date HB 1085 would amend Louisiana’s vehicle inspection laws by getting rid of current inspection stickers and replacing them with the Louisiana Vehicle Identification Program. The bill passed the Senate on May 13, 2026 and has been sent to the Governor for executive approval. Drivers will no longer have to obtain one or two-year inspection stickers, but will pay an annual flat fee for a certificate of inspection. How drivers will get new Louisiana Vehicle Identification Program QR code sticker Every motor vehicle registered in this state will be required to have a Louisiana Vehicle Identification Program sticker that is visible to law enforcement and contains the vehicle identification number, according to the bill. Vehicle Identification Program stickers will include a barcode or QR code and should be displayed on the bottom left corner of the windshield. The program will costs drivers an annual fee of $6. Administrative rules and regulations of this law would be implemented starting on Dec. 31, 2026, however, law enforcement would not issue citations to any motor vehicle for failing to have a certificate of inspection, giving drivers a grace period that lasts until Jan. 1, 2027 to comply with new requirements. Vehicle Identification Program stickers can be obtained when drivers register a vehicle or renew vehicle registration. Annual payments of $6 will be collected by the Office of Motor Vehicles. Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at [email protected] This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Louisiana Vehicle Identification Program. How to get QR code, starting date Reporting by Presley Bo Tyler, Shreveport Times / Shreveport Times USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect ...read more read less