Can you waive the VACIS inspection under the Vehicle Screening Guidelines for seized conveyances?

• A. Yes, if VACIS is down for mechanical failure or the inspection is located more than 50 miles away
• B. No, VACIS can never be waived
• C. Yes, but only with supervisor approval
• D. Only for vehicles under a certain weight

Answer: (A)

Waivers of VACIS are allowed only when the imaging system isn’t available or bringing the vehicle to VACIS would be impractical. Specifically, you may proceed without VACIS if VACIS is down due to mechanical failure or if the inspection site is located more than 50 miles away. In those cases, you’d rely on other approved screening methods to examine the seized conveyance and move the case forward. This approach keeps operations efficient while maintaining security, avoiding unnecessary delays or long-distance transport of vehicles. Scenarios outside these conditions aren’t supported by the guidelines for waiving VACIS.