In Ontario, the Drive Clean program is an emissions control program aimed at reducing air pollution. It is accomplished by testing and certifying vehicles on the road to guarantee that they meet Ontario’s emission regulations. The Drive Clean campaign began in 1999 and has continued to this day. We at ETRH Mobile truck emission test can perform Drive Clean testing. So, if your vehicle needs a clean drive test and scout the best drive clean emission testing agency in Ontario, contact us.
Who needs to have a drive clean test?
Your car must pass an emissions test on renewing your registration and license plates if it is seven years old or older. From carrying goods from manufacturers to the stores, delivering essentials\packages/mails to picking up our trash trucks and buses plays a vital role in making our everyday lives convenient. Public transport and personal vehicles are transporting thousands of people around cities every day. However, as much as cars make our life easier, it has also affected public health and global warming. Heavy-duty vehicles cover up space of only 5-6℅ of all cars on the road. Still, they generate more than 25℅ of global warming emissions contributed through transportation sectors.
What is the purpose of drive clean?
The Drive Clean program aims to reduce air pollution by guaranteeing that vehicles with excessive pollution/emissions are not allowed on the road. All cars seven years and older must pass an emissions test on renewing their registration and license plates. Cars, trucks, and other vehicles operated by fossil fuels are significant contributors to air pollution. It arises through the evaporative emissions from the fueling system of volatile organic compounds such as hydrocarbons and other chemical components that leave the engine through the crankcase. Experts prove that transportation emits 75℅ nitrogen oxides in our air and is a significant source of global warming. The pollutants released through vehicle exhaust have nearly every organ system in the human body and other species.
Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, which directly raises the temperature all over the world. Burning excess amounts of fuels have increased 1 degree F in the global climate, and the worst part is that the weather will continue to rise over the coming decades. Global warming directly affects the sea level, farming, wildlife, natural landscape, and health.
How often do I have to be tested?
The period between tests differs for standard vehicles and ‘heavy’ vehicles (heavy trucks and buses). Average vehicles (cars, vans, SUVs) seven years or older must be tested every two years. Heavy vehicles such as heavy-duty trucks and buses must be tested every year, and there are no exemptions. The car must be tested before it may be registered to drive. No exceptions are made.
What if my vehicle fails?
The Drive Clean test is passed by mostly 90% of automobiles. The remaining 10% fail due to a maintenance issue that can usually be resolved with little effort. Failure to pass a Drive Clean test carries no penalty or fee. If your car needs to pass a clean drive test and has already received one conditional pass, it cannot be lawfully registered until it passes the test. Therefore, it is generally in the driver’s best interest to make the necessary repairs for their car to pass the Drive Clean test. Another vehicle can be purchased as an alternative.
Preventative care is important
Maintaining a well-maintained vehicle can save you money on repairs and benefit the environment by reducing emissions. It’s critical to stick to your vehicle’s manufacturer’s recommended maintenance regimen. If your check engine light comes on, get your automobile checked out as soon as possible by a certified mechanic.
However, we as citizens can take preventive steps to reduce our carbon footprint. Getting your heavy-duty vehicle’s e testing done via mobile emission testing stations will save us in many ways. It will help us save nonrenewable resources, making our environment free of pollution, and saving endangered species. So, take a step today and save the only planet you have.
