Upcoming Changes to the I/M Program
Emissions and Safety Inspection Program Changes in 2003-2004
PENNDOT and DEP have announced an agreement to settle several
pending lawsuits over Pennsylvania's program for automobile
emissions testing. The changes called for in the agreement
will bring the state's emissions testing program into compliance
with federal air quality standards while having a minimal
effect on most of the state's drivers.
The programs in the agreement will rely heavily on the "on-board
diagnostic" (OBD) systems present in cars manufactured since
1996. This technology allows a technician to attach a cable
to a car's on-board computer and download information that
helps them diagnose common engine problems that lead to increased
pollution.
The materials below outline the changes that will go into
effect between September 2003 and June 2004.
Fact Sheets
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