Definiciones sobre Inspección de Emisiones Vehiculares en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Esta ley define diferentes tipos de inspecciones de emisiones para vehículos. Algunas son manejadas por el gobierno y otras por empresas privadas. Estas inspecciones ayudan a mantener el aire limpio al verificar que los autos no contaminen demasiado.

Es como llevar tu coche al mecánico para un chequeo. Algunos mecánicos son parte del taller del gobierno y otros son independientes, pero todos se aseguran de que el coche funcione bien y no contamine el aire.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tiene un auto del 2018 que pesa menos de 9,000 libras. Él necesita llevar su coche a una estación de inspección de emisiones, que puede ser una del gobierno o una privada, para asegurarse de que no emita gases contaminantes antes de poder renovar su registro.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

75 Pa.C.S. 4102 - Definitions The following words and phrases when used in this part shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: "Centralized inspection."A system for vehicle emission inspection utilizing consolidated facilities owned and operated by the Commonwealth or by a contractor or contractors to the Commonwealth that provide for vehicle emission testing only. "Decentralized inspection."A system for vehicle emission inspection using privately owned and operated department-certified facilities to provide for vehicle emission testing or allowing for repairs or both. "Enhanced emission inspection program."A vehicle emission inspection program as defined by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and including, but not limited to, computerized emission analyzers, on-road testing and inspection of vehicle emission control devices through a contracted centralized or decentralized inspection program. "Federal standard."A minimum standard of vehicle or vehicle equipment performance issued under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (80 Stat. 718, 15 U.S.C. § 1381), the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (86 Stat. 947, 15 U.S.C. § 1901) or the Clean Air Act (81 Stat. 485, 42 U.S.C. § 1857). "On-road testing device."An exhaust gas analyzer capable of measuring vehicle exhaust gas content outside of the garage environment while the vehicle is in motion on the road or at roadside. "Qualified Commonwealth employee."An individual, police officer or qualified department employee who has completed training in the inspection or weighing of vehicles as required by section 4704 (relating to inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel), 4981 (relating to weighing and measurement of vehicles)