How do states use OBD II for emission inspections?

Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector can then read "faults." In some states, this type of inspection has replaced the tailpipe emission test.
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The laser sensor
The upper decal describes the laser beam's classification and contains the following
text:
Invisible Laser radiation – Do not view directly with optical instruments (magnifiers)
– Class 1M ...
Home safe and approach lighting
The light on the door mirrors comes on when
approach lighting or home safe lighting is
selected, see page 96. ...
Symbols and messages in the display
When City Safety™ automatically applies the brakes, one or more of the symbols
in the main instrument panel may illuminate and its associated message will be displayed.
A text message can be erased ...
