Owners of vehicles that fail the test will be issued an emissions notice and order, and be required to do the necessary repairs to bring them into compliance. Compliance will be determined at a qualifed inspection facility. Those who fail to meet emissions standards will not be allowed to renew their vehicle licence. Because the ACOR program is aimed at all heavy-duty diesel vehicles over 5000 kg. BC Trucking Association President Paul Landry said his organization has endorsed the targeted on-road emissions testing program.
Responsible companies are keenly aware that a well maintained vehicle makes good business sense.
The ACOR program was developed by a partnership of agencies, including ICBC, the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Environment Canada and the Greater Vancouver Regional District, in consultation with industry stakeholders. It is similar to a program recently introduced in California. ICBC assumed responsibility for the AirCare program and for the development of the ACOR program when it merged with the Motor Vehicle Branch in November 1997. The ACOR program began in February 1996. It was implemented in stages to promote industry awareness and gather test data from the BC fleet of heavy-duty vehicles.