Smoking Vehicle

 

 

Way back during Clean Air Week 1992, the District initiated its smoking vehicle program. Since then, we have received over 20,000 calls. And what’s so hot about that? For one thing, it gets residents involved in our air pollution program by making the connection between motor vehicles and bad air. People call the hotline and report the license plate number of the smoking vehicle and the time, date, and location where the vehicle was observed. After the call is verified, the District sends the registered owner a letter requesting the vehicle be repaired. Over 20 percent of those contacted tell us they have repaired the problem. No fees. No penalties. Just a reminder for us all to be environmentally conscious with our vehicles.

 

For more information e-mail or call Keith Duval at (805) 645-1410.