Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-20 - INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Rule 391-3-20-.03 - Covered Vehicles; Exemptions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 391-3-20-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) The requirements of this Chapter apply to the following classes of gasoline-powered responsible motor vehicles, as defined by the Act, registered or required to be registered in Covered Counties:

(a) All light duty vehicles 24 model years old and newer.

(b) All light duty trucks 24 model years old and newer with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less.

(2) The requirements of this Chapter also apply to the following vehicles in the classes listed above which are operated in Covered County:

(a) Vehicles which are owned and operated by a federal or state agency, municipality or other political subdivision in a Covered County.

(b) Vehicles which are operated for 60 days or more per year on federal installations located in whole or in part in a Covered County.

(3) Vehicles which are capable of being operated on both gasoline and any alternate fuel are covered by the inspection requirements and shall be tested on gasoline.

(4) New vehicles are exempt from the emission inspection requirement until the inspection term three years following the model year of the vehicle.

(5) EPD may require that any vehicle registered or operated in the Covered Counties but which is claimed to be not subject to the requirements of the I/M Program, be presented for verification that the vehicle is not subject.

(6) For vehicles which do not have the original engine, the model year of the chassis will be considered the model year of the vehicle.

(7) For kit cars, the model of the vehicle shall be deemed to be the model year of the vehicle as established in the vehicle registration database maintained by the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division or its successor agency.

(8) Owners of vehicles which qualify as non-conforming vehicles may request special inspection standards as described in Rule 391-3-20-.05(2). Such vehicles will be subject to the special inspection standards at subsequent inspections.

(9) A vehicle which is otherwise subject to the provisions of this Chapter is exempt from inspection if it is driven less than 5,000 miles per year, is 10 model years old or older and the current primary registered owner is a person 65 years old or older.

(10) No responsible motor vehicle shall be registered in a Covered County unless it has received a valid passing Certificate of Emission Inspection, a time extension or a waiver meeting all requirements of the Act and this Chapter.

O.C.G.A. § 12-9-40, et seq., as amended.

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