Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 21:50:52 -0600 From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.com> Subject: Re: UK Fuel Grade
I still feel discriminated against, because the pollution is most likely coming from other people stuck in traffic (assuming that most of the pollution is coming from passenger cars at all). Since my cars are kept in proper tune and always pass, it is just a waste of time to me. "Just Bob" <uctraingnopsamanet.com> wrote in message news:nrv5vtsnu9pbcspeilh8aea8vk8s2qe5einopsamcom... > On Tue, 13 Nov 2001 18:45:41 -0600, "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.com> > wrote: > > > but instead people (and their cars) from > >various specific regions are discriminated against by having to go through > >an emissions inspection. > > The discrimination is based on air pollution. If you live in or > near a severely polluted area, you have to get your emissions tested. > The more polluted, the stricter the tests. It's Federal Law... the > feds withhold highway funds if the state does not implement a > proper testing program. > > BTW - you can buy free flow CATs. Combined with a free flow exhaust, > you can remove all the back pressure you want and still be legal. > > Bob