Vermont H0048 prohibits motor vehicles from emitting excessive soot or smoke and bans devices that enhance such emissions.

Vermont H0048 amends state law to prohibit the emission of excessive soot or smoke from motor vehicles and bans the installation of devices that enhance such emissions. The bill also prohibits the retrofitting of vehicles with equipment that increases soot, smoke, or particulate emissions. Violators face civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses. The law aims to maintain air quality by ensuring motor vehicles are in good working order and equipped with functional pollution control systems.

Vermont H0048 prohibits motor vehicles from emitting excessive soot or smoke and bans devices that enhance such emissions.

Vermont H0048 amends state law to prohibit the emission of excessive soot or smoke from motor vehicles and bans the installation of devices that enhance such emissions. The bill also prohibits the retrofitting of vehicles with equipment that increases soot, smoke, or particulate emissions. Violators face civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses. The law aims to maintain air quality by ensuring motor vehicles are in good working order and equipped with functional pollution control systems.