If you obtain an inspection sticker for a vehicle you know won't pass inspection, what crime have you committed?

Obtaining an inspection sticker for a vehicle that you know will not pass inspection constitutes a Class E crime. In Maine, Class E crimes generally include offenses that do not pose significant risk to public safety but still involve deceitful practices. The act of misrepresenting a vehicle's condition to receive an inspection sticker falls under this classification, as it involves an intentional act of deceit that can lead to potential safety hazards on the road.

This scenario shows the misuse of the inspection process, where the sticker implies that the vehicle is roadworthy when it is not. The law recognizes this action as an offense because it undermines the integrity of vehicle safety regulations. Various other infractions regarding vehicle operation or defects may exist, but the key here is the intent and the fraudulent acquisition of the inspection sticker, which aligns specifically with the definition of a Class E crime.