Emissions Test Van Coming to Metro-East Area
For Immediate Release
May 6, 1997 |
Contact: Julie Neposchlan
217-782-6936
217-782-9143 (TDD) |
Springfield, Ill. -- Citizens in the
Metro-East area whose cars are subject to vehicle emissions
testing can utilize the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA) vehicle emissions test van starting May 14.
The test van will operate in Cahokia each Wednesday from May
14 through Oct. 29, 1997, in cooperation with Cahokia Mayor Mike
King. Tests will be conducted at the Cahokia Emergency Services
and Disaster Agency (ESDA) Building, 200 W. First St. (across
from Cahokia Village Hall), from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 - 4
p.m., weather permitting.
The mobile test van contains all equipment necessary for the
required emissions checks and is designed for citizens who find
it inconvenient to take their vehicles to the permanent testing
stations. Model year 1968 and later vehicles in the Metro-East
area are subject to biennial emissions tests under the Illinois
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law. Those motorists whose cars are
subject to the test are notified by mail, and are asked to bring
their notice with them to the test site.
The current vehicle emissions test program checks about 2.5
million vehicles per year for excessive emissions of harmful air
pollutants, and has resulted in a 25 percent reduction in vehicle
emissions since the program started in 1986. There are three test
stations in the Metro-East area where motorists may also have
their vehicles tested: 1710 Vaughn Road, Wood River; 1800 E.
Broadway St., East St. Louis; and 1000 E. Chain of Rocks Road,
Mitchell.
Those with questions about the vehicle emissions test program
can call the Motorist Assistance Hotline at 800-635-2380.
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