mcfez
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vehicle inspection stations
On Janary 18th, the first two vehicle inspection stations will begin operation in Tijuana. Sixteen such stations will be deployed throughout the Baja
for the new Road Testing Program, aimed at removing vehicles that do not meet mechanical and emission standards set by the Environmental Protection
Dept of the government. Jose Alfredo Ferreiro Velasco, Secretary for Environmental Protection, stated that last year, about 180,000 tons of
greenhouse gases were released into the atmosphere by the traffic of Tijuana, making it one of the 10 most polluted cities in the nation.
Valasco indicated that initially there will be a six month integration period. During this time vehicle and public carrier owners can review their
machines to determine what needs repairs and improvements. After the six month period when vehicle testing at the stations will be free, the seond
phase will begin. During this phase, anyone whose machine does not carry the Ministry of Environmental logo will be fined for not complying with
regulations.
Velascp said that as of July, when the second phase begins, all vehicles must submit to testing and there will be a charge for testing, even if your
vehicle carries a U.S. license plate.
He stressed that personnel carriers must also submit to the test, because public transportation is the largest source of pollutants, especially
diesel-powered vehicles.
Ferreiro Velasco said the two testing stations, which will open Wednesday, January 18, will be located on Pio Pico street, in zona Centro, and on
Cerro de las Abejas, in Zona Este in Tijuana.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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baja1943
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I can see it now!
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sancho
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I've noticed over the yrs. in San Felipe there are many
vehicles with plates from the states, $400 old bombers,
there must be an agreement not to drive them out
on the Hwy
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Mengano
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Those vehicle inspectors are going to get rich from bribes to pass vehicles. People must be paying big money to some delegado somewhere to get the job
of smog inspector. Instant riches.
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MrBillM
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Economic Stimulus for Tough Times
Southern-Style.
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bigzaggin
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Anyone know what the initial mordita rate will be? Wanna have it handy in the glovebox 
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Bajamatic
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
aimed at removing vehicles that do not meet mechanical and emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Dept of the government.
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Ummm. Thats about 99% of all vehicles in Mexico.
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bigzaggin
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajamatic
| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
aimed at removing vehicles that do not meet mechanical and emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Dept of the government.
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Ummm. Thats about 99% of all vehicles in Mexico. |
You're being far too kind!
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I hear the purpose of the inspection stations will be to determin if you are driving a Gross Poluter if not they will give you 30 days to get one so
you will be in compliance.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by J.P.
I hear the purpose of the inspection stations will be to determin if you are driving a Gross Poluter if not they will give you 30 days to get one so
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