Seventy-seven trucks were inspected and of those, thirteen did not meet CARB standards. The trucks that passed the inspection received a seal on the passenger side window. The drivers whose rigs failed to meet CARB standards were issued a citation, a fine, and an order to fix their engine to bring it up to code.
Citations handed out during the inspection spree started at $300 with 45 days given to make engine repairs or replacements. Penalties can go up to $800 if the driver does not comply. Non-compliant drivers also risk having their registration suspended.
One Peterbuilt driver with an older engine in a newer chassis found himself slapped with a $1,300 fine for California regulation violations.
CARB: Improved Air Quality And Health Is Goal Of Inspections
CARB says that the inspection blitz was intended to improve air quality and health for California residents: “We’re trying to reduce PM, which is commonly known as particulate matter. Diesel particulate matter will cause cancer. It is toxic and it will cause cancer. We’re also trying to reduce a gas called NOx.”
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