Pa. State Senate Panel Votes To End Most Vehicle Emissions Tests

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A proposal is advancing that would end mandatory annual emissions inspections for Pennsylvania vehicles that are less than 9 years old.
Pennlive.com reports the state Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday voted 9 to 5 to end the requirement, which costs about $40 on average.
The annual inspections are currently required in 25 counties.
There’s evidence that less than 2 percent of vehicles in those counties fail the tests during the first eight years afte