What We Need to Know With Vehicle Emissions Testing and Repairs

Ada County went as the first county in Idaho to administer the vehicle emissions testing program on motor vehicles of the area in 1984

. Years later, in present time 2010, the city of Kuna and Canyon County also ruled in the emissions testing program. Kuna and Nampa emission repairs and testing began on the month of June and is still under observation on whether or not changes will be made to their program.

As Kuna and Canyon County goes on with the vehicle emissions control program, there are still some questions that need to be answered. While emissions testing has already been established, there may still be people who do not yet see the significance of the act.

The vehicle emissions testing program has the purpose of addressing ozone air pollution in areas where air quality has become poor. Vehicles emit chemicals into the air, and these contribute to the formation of ozone. To help in decreasing the air pollutants emitted into the air, cars and autos are being subjected to emissions repairs and testing to identify which vehicles give off excessive amounts of the pollutants.

Air pollution is not exactly a friendly companion. It leads to poor air quality, which can lead to us having trouble with our breathing and respiratory system. Breathing in the ozone can lead to serious health problems like coughing, chest pains, asthma, and other worrying conditions. Aside from our health, poor air quality is also bad for the economy. Our country has the Clean Air Act, which sets standards for the ozone and other air pollutants we breathe. If your area fails to meet these standards then the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, will designate your area to a "nonattainment" status. This status can cause existing businesses in your area to limit their production capabilities. Businesses from the outside may also be hesitant in investing in a "nonattainment" area. Which can result to fewer job opportunities and a loss to federal highway funding.

Emissions testing on a car is required every other year. Car owners are notified of their own testing month, and they will have to have their car tested by that month. The testing costs $10, although in other areas it can go up the the maximum price allowed by the government. Cars that need to be tested should be from model year 1981 and above. Gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles that are older than five years should also be tested.

Owners of electric or hybrid cars have no need to worry about the emissions testing. They are exempted from the program. So are cars that have not yet turned five years old, and cars that are older than 1981. There are many testing locations all throughout Kuna and Canon County where you can bring your car for emissions testing. You can also search around the Web and look for a specific testing location. Nampa emissions repairs and testing has just begun on June 2010, and it will be staying for a long time until we can breathe easy again.

What We Need to Know With Vehicle Emissions Testing and Repairs

By: Anna Poelo

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