(a) Standards and inspection.--The department shall promulgate regulations for the control of smoke from diesel-powered motor vehicles prescribing standards, inspection procedures and inspection equipment.
(b) Compliance with standards.--No person shall operate a diesel-powered motor vehicle on a highway in such a manner that the smoke emitted exceeds the standards established under this section. Each day of operation in violation shall constitute a separate offense under this subsection.
(c) Correction to avoid prosecution.--Any person arrested in violation of this section shall, upon written notice, be given the opportunity to correct the violation within 48 hours. If sufficient proof of correction is furnished to the arresting officer or his representative within 48 hours of the delivery of the written notice, no prosecution of the violation shall be brought.
(d) Limitation on alteration of system.--No person shall intentionally change or alter a factory installed smoke control system on any diesel-powered vehicle or its fuel system so as to limit the ability of the system to control smoke, and no person shall remove the smoke control system except for repair or installation of a proper replacement.
Cross References. Section 4532 is referred to in section 4523 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 45 - Other Required Equipment
Section 4501 - Promulgation of regulations by department
Section 4502 - General requirements for braking systems
Section 4521 - Promulgation of regulations by department
Section 4522 - Effect of amendments to Federal regulations (Repealed)
Section 4523 - Exhaust systems, mufflers and noise control
Section 4524 - Windshield obstructions and wipers
Section 4525 - Tire equipment and traction surfaces
Section 4527 - Image display device
Section 4528 - Fire extinguishers
Section 4529 - Slow moving vehicle emblem
Section 4530 - Portable emergency warning devices
Section 4531 - Emission control systems
Section 4532 - Smoke control for diesel-powered motor vehicles
Section 4533 - Rear wheel shields
Section 4534 - Rearview mirrors
Section 4535 - Audible warning devices
Section 4537 - Device used to carry pedalcycles
Section 4551 - Safety regulations
Section 4552 - General requirements for school buses
Section 4553 - General requirements for other vehicles transporting school children
Section 4571 - Visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles
Section 4572 - Visual signals on authorized vehicles
Section 4572.1 - Flashing or revolving lights on tow trucks
Section 4572.2 - Solid waste collection vehicles
Section 4573 - Identification of certain vehicles
Section 4581 - Restraint systems
Section 4582 - Child Passenger Restraint Fund
Section 4583 - Hospital information program
Section 4584 - Oral hazard warning (Deleted by amendment)
Section 4585 - Use of information or evidence of violation of subchapter