Press Release - Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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Illinois EPA launches user-friendly website for emission testing program
SPRINGFIELD --- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has launched a new website that will help Illinois motorists and repair industry professionals navigate the numerous changes in the vehicle emissions testing program. Virtually all the information motorists and auto repair professionals need to know about the program is now at their fingertips. You can visit the website at www.epa.state.il.us/air/vim.
"The new website will make it much easier for drivers and the auto repair industry to comply with Illinois' vehicle emissions program," said Doug Scott, Illinois EPA director. "It is the most up-to-date information on our program with details on where to get tested and how testing your vehicle helps keep the air we breathe much cleaner."
The website will provide:
- Emissions testing program changes that affect drivers in Northeastern Illinois and Metro-East St. Louis
- Tips for a successful test
- Locations of testing sites with links to individual maps and directions
- Locations of repair facilities and those facilities' performance reports
- How the test is performed and what to expect
- How motor vehicles affect air pollution and how this program reduces that pollution
"This is one of the many improvements being made in the vehicle emissions testing program," said Director Scott. "The goal of the program is to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles to improve air quality and public health."
This follows the change in enforcement that will begin affecting motorists whose vehicle registrations expire at the end of January 2008. Previously, a motorist who did not comply was subject to driver's license suspension. Now, the vehicle's license plate cannot be renewed until it complies with the Inspection Law. Motorists with questions about the program can call 847-758-3400 or 217-785-7449 or visit www.epa.state.il.us/air/vim.
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