MAYS LANDING-- It appeared to be business as usual at the Motor Vehicle Services Inspection Station in Mays Landing. "Brought it in today for an inspection so I can have smooth driving," said Susan Terry from Egg Harbor Township.

These cars are some of the last to roll through the station to undergo mechanical inspections because after today, passenger vehicles will only be checked for emissions. "I missed the cutoff day by one day, which is amazing," said Stephen Taylor From Galloway.

The decision came down from the Motor Vehicle Commission that announced it could no longer justify inspection expenses. They commission claims that the stoppage will save taxpayers $17 million. "It makes it a lot easier for us. We don't have to maintain everything we had to before," said Taylor.

The commission is also pushing back emissions inspections another year. Starting Monday inspection stations will just check emissions on vehicles that are 5 years or older. That makes New Jersey the 30th state that doesn't look for things like bald tires, worn brakes, broken lights, turn signals, or even cracked windshields. The decision is receiving mixed reviews and some drivers are questioning future road safety. "It's a little iffy because I like the inspection just for that assurance," said Terry. She added, "Its like a little safety net knowing that you had to have your vehicle inspected."

At a time of stressed budgets, some may not properly maintain their car without having these mandatory inspections. "Knowing that vehicles don't have to do that for a matter of so many years that's a little out of my comfort zone," said Terry.

"I wonder how people are going to conduct their own inspections. As you can see from this facility there are a lot of tools here," said David Fulton from Ocean View. Still some believe that cars don't need a regular seal of approval to travel safe and sound. "I still think it's going to be safe," said Taylor.

These changes only affect passenger cars. Meanwhile school busses, limousines, taxis, and other commercial vehicles will still be subject to both the mechanical and emission inspections.