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Opacity Inspection Programs
Righetti Enterprises has the latest compliant SAE J1667 Opacity measurement equipment and certified technicians to perform annual smoke checks. We can either conduct the tests in the field or at our shop. Generally, pricing ranges from $40 to $70 per vehicle for a smoke inspection depending on location and number of vehicles to be tested.
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP)
The HDVIP program requires heavy-duty trucks and buses to be inspected for excessive smoke and tampering, and engine certification label compliance. Any heavy-duty vehicle traveling in California, including vehicles registered in other states and foreign countries, may be tested. Tests are performed by ARB inspection teams at border crossings, CHP weigh stations, fleet facilities, and randomly selected roadside locations. Owners of trucks and buses found in violation are subject to minimum penalties starting at $300 per violation.
Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP)
The PSIP program requires that diesel and bus fleet owners conduct annual smoke opacity inspections of their vehicles and repair those with excessive smoke emissions to ensure compliance. The ARB randomly audits fleets, maintenance and inspection records and tests a representative sample of vehicles. All vehicles that do not pass the test must be repaired and retested. A fleet owner that neglects to perform the annual smoke opacity inspection on applicable vehicles is subject to a penalty of $500.00 per vehicle, per year.
For more information about these programs, visit the California Air Resources Board