How many times have you been driving and the vehicle ahead of you this is the smoking mofle? You walk up windows and closes the air duct can receive and still smell of smoke. In order to alleviate this problem, the Air Division of the Department of Planning and Environmental Protection of Broward County has created a program to report vehicles that pollute the atmosphere with smoke emissions by mofle. A primary goal of the program is to educate the community about the possible health effects caused by emissions from cars as they can help resolve this problema.como they can help solve this problem.
Did you know. . .
Over 50% of air pollution in Broward County is caused by motor vehicles.
Broward County has more than 1.8 million cars, trucks and buses registered, that means more than one vehicle per person.
The average car generates more than 600 pounds of air pollution annually.
10% of vehicles cause 50% of pollution.
Vehicle emissions are bad for health:
Emissions from motor vehicles contain tiny particles that can lodge in the lungs. Recent studies have demonstrated that these particles are the largest contributor to respiratory diseases such as asthma and emphysema. These emissions also contain other contaminants such as asthma and emphysema. These emissions also contain other contaminants, which has been tested, can cause cancer.
It is illegal to drive vehicles that pollute the environment. ¡Remedying this contamination can cost lots of money!
Any person who drives a vehicle that pollutes the environment because of the visible emissions mofle can be fined for a Natural Resources Specialist, Department of Planning and Environmental Protection of Broward County. If the problem is not corrected within 30 days, the owner of the vehicle may be fined up to $ 200. Police officers also have the authority to fine people who drive cars that pollute because of visible emissions by mofle. ¡Drive vehicles that pollute the environment can cost you big money! These vehicles generally have mechanical problems and spend a lot more oil and gasoline than necessary. The longer you wait to repair it, the more damage it can cause the engine. This means that, over time, the repair can cost you more money.
What can you do if your vehicle is smoking?
Bring the vehicle to be inspected by a mechanic trained in the
latest emission control technology.
Take the bus in Broward County. For more information, call Broward County Transit (BCT) at 954-357-8400.
Walk, ride your bike or skate whenever you can instead of using the car.
