Yet another reason to get that oxygen sensor of yours fixed. Steve Lipsher of the Denver Post reported, December 26, that Denver drivers identified as polluters will subject to test and repairs or fines.

According to the report, the city of Denver, Colorado is planning to use RapidScreen vans to spot polluters. The action is said to be part of Denver’s strategy to reduce air pollution in its metropolitan area. The step is also in line with the city’s plan to pass federal air quality standards which the region failed last summer.

The RapidScreen vans, originally intended to identify “low pollutants,” will fire an ultra violet and infrared light beam past your car’s tailpipe. The lights will measure for absorption of hydrocarbon, nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide. The vans will be stationed in different areas around the metro and will record the plate number of violators. The city would then send letters to the violators requiring them to undergo free emission test. 

Faulty parts that commonly cause air pollution are oxidation catalysts, spark plugs and wires and oxygen sensors. According to the Denver Post carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emission in the city was reduced to 80%. The DP also claims that around 500 cars were repaired for free due to federal budget backing.

Car owners who violate the program will be fined for $100 and will not be entertained for registration renewal. Denver drivers still have a chance to fix their car’s emission problems since the program will start by January 1 next year.

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