This means not only safe streets, but also safe air to breathe and water to drink. I want to people to have confidence in the ability of their government to work with its partners to address these safety issues effectively. Drive Clean is an integral part of our strategy to fight smog and other forms of air pollution. Before telling you more about what is covered under Drive Clean, I will tell you what you know already - that the program does not apply to cars that are 20 or more model years old. There are several reasons why we don't share this view.
Older vehicles represent about three per cent of Ontario's car fleet.
Of these, to be sure, there are so-called stinkers on our roads. But some of these cars are in such poor mechanical condition that they will not be in use for long. These vehicles can be ticketed or even taken off the road. Many older cars are in the hands of people like you - vintage car collectors. I know that you take great pride in your ability to keep these automobiles in the best possible shape.