Section 14-164i-3 - Roadside inspection requirements and procedure(a) The Department shall develop a vehicle screening method, or methods, for conducting roadside inspections of diesel-powered commercial motor vehicles that operate on the highways of this state. The purpose of such inspections shall be to determine whether such vehicles are in compliance with the inspection standards for diesel-powered commercial motor vehicles.(b) The roadside inspection of diesel-powered commercial motor vehicles shall be performed or supervised by a motor vehicle inspector at a safety or weight inspection station, or at any other location designated by the commissioner.(c) The inspection procedures for the roadside inspection of diesel-powered commercial motor vehicles are as follows:(1) The vehicle's wheels are chocked for safety;(2) A measurement of the vehicle's exhaust pipe is obtained;(3) The test equipment is setup on the vehicle's exhaust outlet;(4) The vehicle's brakes are disengaged to activate all emissions control equipment;(5) The vehicle's transmission is placed in neutral;(6) The vehicle's accelerator is rapidly depressed and held at governed speed for a few seconds, then returned to idle. This procedure is repeated in relation to SAE J1667 Recommended Practice requirements while the equipment measures the opacity of the smoke. The final result will be the average of the last three test readings; and(7) The operator will be given an inspection report documenting the final results of the diesel emissions inspection.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-164i-3
Effective September 28, 1998; Amended December 29, 2006