It should be noted that an inspector may reject a vehicle for testing if it is considered unsafe to test. And, if the test has already begun when the safety problem is detected, the inspector may charge the full price of the test. Because your health depends on it. High levels of ground-level ozone can be bad for you. The metro Atlanta area has violated federal ground-level ozone standards since 1980.
Vehicle emissions are one of the top reasons.
But when we test vehicles, the heavy polluters can be identified and repaired, making the air cleaner and healthier for you, your children and their children. At the same time, the enhanced Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Program brings us closer to attainmnet of federal air quality standards, established by the Federal Clean Air Act. Thank you for helping Georgia breathe a little easier.