Car inspection stickers have been around for a while. Most states require that your car has these all-important decals posted clearly to show that the required auto inspections are valid.

Nov. 22—A West Newton auto shop is facing criminal charges after state police said employees there were putting inspection stickers on vehicles they didn't actually inspect, according to court ...

Nov. 22—A West Newton auto shop is facing criminal charges after state police said employees there were putting inspection stickers on vehicles they didn't actually inspect, according to court papers.