As we focus on different environmental issues during this Earth Month, perhaps none is more complex than vehicle emissions and their contribution to air pollution. Pennsylvania's air is significantly cleaner than it was 25 years ago, but there is still room for improvement.
Vehicle emissions are a significant contributor to Pennsylvania's air pollution problems.
While cars are getting cleaner, we're driving them more than ever before. That's why we need a vehicle emissions testing program. The idea is to identify and fix the cars that pollute more than they should, given normal wear and tear. Under the plan, depending on what county you live in, you'll take your car to your neighborhood service station each year to be tested just like you do to have it inspected. The service station performs a test to see if your car is running properly.