In July 1, 2000, the State of Florida abolished the auto emissions
test requirement for all vehicles throughout the state. The
smog-tackling program only lasted nine years and had often been a
fiercely political issue for many Florida residents and legislators.
Several counties allegedly registered air clean enough to make the
tests obsolete, but even the counties with continuing poor air
quality are looking for alternate ways to breathe easy again.
Meanwhile, if you spot a smoking vehicle on the highway, your only
recourse is to hold your breath―currently there is no program
in Florida for reporting gross emissions polluters.
Yet, our state legislature is determining whether to enact CARB standards.
Is this crazy or is just me.
test requirement for all vehicles throughout the state. The
smog-tackling program only lasted nine years and had often been a
fiercely political issue for many Florida residents and legislators.
Several counties allegedly registered air clean enough to make the
tests obsolete, but even the counties with continuing poor air
quality are looking for alternate ways to breathe easy again.
Meanwhile, if you spot a smoking vehicle on the highway, your only
recourse is to hold your breath―currently there is no program
in Florida for reporting gross emissions polluters.
Yet, our state legislature is determining whether to enact CARB standards.
Is this crazy or is just me.
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