In 2013, Drive Clean began using computer-based testing technology on most light-duty vehicles. The new test is faster, more accurate and better at identifying polluting vehicles than the old tailpipe test. The test will result in more effective repairs and greater reductions in smog-causing emissions.
Here are the responsibilities for both parties (owners and sellers) stated by Ontario government.
Owners’ responsibilities
Under Drive Clean, your vehicle must have an emissions test to renew your registration and licence plates. If your vehicle needs a test, you will be notified by the Ministry of Transportation in the registration renewal documents.
Sellers’ responsibilities
As a consumer-protection measure, an emissions test is also required when buying or selling used vehicles with a model year older than the current calendar year. This helps ensure that consumers do not purchase a used vehicle with emissions problems.
Under Drive Clean, your vehicle must have an emissions test to renew your registration and licence plates. If your vehicle needs a test, you will be notified by the Ministry of Transportation in the registration renewal documents.
As a consumer-protection measure, an emissions test is also required when buying or selling used vehicles with a model year older than the current calendar year. This helps ensure that consumers do not purchase a used vehicle with emissions problems.
