In the State of Pennsylvania, do you need your emergency brake to be working to pass inspection?

Question

my girlfriend snapped the emergency brake off in her truck. Its a stick shift, and it is possible to park the car when its in firstt gear and you turn off the car.

the brake line apparently snapped? or something and i'm unsure of what she should do about that

Answer 1

Of course.

Last time I had an inspection that required a parking brake test, they had me put it on, and tried to push the car by leaning on it.

Answer 2

Yes all states that do vehicle inspections require this as part of the inspection and also you can be ticketed for failure to have a working handbrake...

Answer 3

yes. some places check it and some don't.......

Answer 4

Yes but many garages don't and don't follow the laws.  PA Law states:

"(5) Check the parking brake operation and reject if the pedal or lever reaches its limit of travel before parking brakes are set."