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developed and regularly reviewed to monitor success.  The form of the strategy will depend on the needs of a particular jurisdiction.  Elements may include:

           * occasional 'blitzes' which may combine smoky vehicle detection with other roadworthiness issues such as noise or safety defects.  This may involve roadside inspection as well as intensified spotting campaigns;

           * targeting specific vehicle classes which research indicates have high rates of deterioration;

           * targeting locations where poorly serviced vehicles often congregate; and

           * government and public reporting programs (Sections 3.2 and 3.4 respectively).

3.7   Vehicle repair industry

 In most jurisdictions the vehicle repair industry has a peak body that is supportive of programs that detect poorly maintained vehicles. Jurisdictions are encouraged to liaise with these groups and other groups such as automobile associations and motor traders, to ensure the necessary training is in place and to explain the program so that repairers understand the importance of issuing a receipt with a precise description of the repairs carried out.

 Jurisdictions should consider whether there is benefit in introducing an accreditation system for repairers.

3.8   Emerging Technologies

Technologies such as remote sensing devices used in conjunction with cameras are available. They provide the potential for efficient and continuous monitoring of on-road vehicle emissions. Jurisdictions should consider the application of these technologies to complement smoky vehicle and other programs.

3.9   Annual Reporting

Collection of annual statistics would assist the ongoing review of programs.  Information to be collected could include:

           * total number of reports per year;

           * number of information packs sent out to the public per year;

           * number of vehicles reported more than once;

           * data from registration information including age and model of vehicle;

           * total number of responses from owners of reported vehicles; and

           * number of responses from owners of reported vehicles categorised as follows:

            –          vehicle details incorrect
            –          vehicle repaired
            –          vehicle does not smoke
            –          vehicle smokes but I cannot afford to repair it
            –          vehicle smokes but I choose not to have it repaired
            –          disposed of vehicle
            –          other.
 Schedule A (2) Guideline on diesel vehicle emission testing and repair programs

1.       Objective

 To minimise the deterioration in emission performance of diesel vehicles by testing vehicles to identify high emitters and then ensure they are effectively repaired.

2.       Scope

 A vehicle test and repair program involves:

           * testing vehicles on a standardised test;

           * assessing their emissions performance against a pass/fail level;

           * requiring vehicles that fail to be repaired; and

           * re-testing the repaired vehicle against the standardised test.

 Because they involve the actual repair of high polluting vehicles, vehicle test and repair programs offer a high degree of certainty that effective emissions reductions will be achieved.