ATTN Houston Area Diesel Owners- READ THIS
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Cypress, Texas
I live near Jones rd. and F.M. 1960, that is all you see is Diesels blowing smoke.
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Magnolia, TX
Pulled this off the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's website
Does this Apply to Diesel Vehicles?
"Yes, diesels are affected. The TCEQ is aware that some diesel-powered motor vehicles may emit brief puffs of smoke when first started, or while under a heavy load, such as passing or climbing a steep hill pulling a trailer. However, according to state regulations, no motor vehicle should produce visible exhaust emissions for more than ten consecutive seconds. This law applies to all vehicles, regardless of fuel type."
Can Out of State Vehicles be Reported?
"The TCEQ's Smoking Vehicle Program is not designed to accept reports on vehicles that are registered outside of Texas. The TCEQ does not have the resources or the authority to retrieve data on vehicle owners from other states.
However, state law prohibits any person from operating a motor vehicle emitting visible smoke for 10 seconds or longer on Texas roadways. Therefore, law enforcement authorities statewide do have the authority to issue citations to the drivers of out-of-state vehicles if they are observed violating this law."
Smoking Vehicle Program 1-800-453-SMOG - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.state.tx.us
Does this Apply to Diesel Vehicles?
"Yes, diesels are affected. The TCEQ is aware that some diesel-powered motor vehicles may emit brief puffs of smoke when first started, or while under a heavy load, such as passing or climbing a steep hill pulling a trailer. However, according to state regulations, no motor vehicle should produce visible exhaust emissions for more than ten consecutive seconds. This law applies to all vehicles, regardless of fuel type."
Can Out of State Vehicles be Reported?
"The TCEQ's Smoking Vehicle Program is not designed to accept reports on vehicles that are registered outside of Texas. The TCEQ does not have the resources or the authority to retrieve data on vehicle owners from other states.
However, state law prohibits any person from operating a motor vehicle emitting visible smoke for 10 seconds or longer on Texas roadways. Therefore, law enforcement authorities statewide do have the authority to issue citations to the drivers of out-of-state vehicles if they are observed violating this law."
Smoking Vehicle Program 1-800-453-SMOG - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.state.tx.us
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