For vehicles that are less than 6 years old to be registered, they are supposed to undergo emissions inspections in Salt Lake City after every 2 years. However, brand new vehicles and motorcycles are exempted for the first 2 years. If your car has an even-numbered model, it will undergo the testing during the even-numbered year. On the other hand if your car is an odd-numbered model, it will be subjected to an inspection in the years that are odd-numbered. Vehicles that are 6 years old or older are required to undergo an emission testing annually. Autos with their model year as 1967 or older are exempted from emission inspection.
During emissions inspections in Salt Lake City, the vehicle is attached to a special machine and sensors are inserted in the tailpipe. These sensors measure the levels of carbon as well as other dangerous chemicals being emitted by the vehicle through the exhaust at different RPM speeds. Emission tests must be passed 2 months prior to a registration renewal. Failure to pass the emission inspection will prevent you from renewing your vehicle’s registration and it may open doors to fines and citations. In such a case, the only option is to repair the auto to ensure that it passes the test.
Unlike many states where electric vehicles are exempted from emission tests, the state of Utah requires them to undergo the tests. The only exemption for emission inspection in Utah is for green or environmental friendly vehicles and the exemption is only given to low-speed vehicles. In the state, low speed vehicles are defined as 4 wheeled vehicles that have been designed to move at less than 25 mph (miles per hour) and do not carry more than passengers 4 including the driver. Off-road vehicles and golf carts are not categorized as low speed vehicles in Utah.
Auto experts suggest that there are tips that you can use to ensure that your car passes the emission test. These include testing your battery to ensure that it is in optimum working condition, changing your car oil and filling your auto with premium gasoline. Dirty oil will create more emissions while premium gasoline is cleaner and environmental friendly. You can also take your vehicle for maintenance prior to the emission inspection at Quick Lube, Inc..
