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Public Act 92-0682
HB5255 Enrolled LRB9211482DHmg
AN ACT regarding vehicles.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by
changing Sections 13A-115 and 13B-25 as follows:
(625 ILCS 5/13A-115) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 13A-115)
Sec. 13A-115. Effectiveness. This Chapter 13A is
repealed on January 1, 2003 shall cease to be effective when
the continuation of the program has been implemented under
Chapter 13B.
(Source: P.A. 86-1433; 88-533.)
(625 ILCS 5/13B-25)
Sec. 13B-25. Performance of inspections.
(a) The inspection of vehicles required under this
Chapter shall be performed only: (i) by inspectors who have
been certified by the Agency after successfully completing a
course of training and successfully passing a written test;
(ii) at official inspection stations or official on-road
inspection sites established under this Chapter; and (iii)
with equipment that has been approved by the Agency for these
inspections.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the
inspection shall consist of (i) a loaded mode exhaust gas
analysis; (ii) an evaporative system integrity test; (iii) an
on-board computer diagnostic system check; and (iv) a
verification that all required emission-related recall
repairs have been made under Title 40, Section 51.370 of the
Code of Federal Regulations;, and may also include an
evaporative system purge test. The owner of the vehicle or
the owner's agent shall be entitled to an emission inspection
certificate issued by an inspector only if all required tests
are passed at the time of the inspection.
(c) A steady-state idle exhaust gas analysis may be
substituted for the loaded mode exhaust gas analysis and the
evaporative purge system test in the following cases:
(1) On any vehicle of model year 1980 or older.
(2) On any heavy duty vehicle with a manufacturer
gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 8,500 pounds.
(3) On any vehicle for which loaded mode testing is
not possible due to vehicle design or configuration.
(d) The procedures contained in subsections (d)(1) and
(d)(2) of this Section shall be followed on model year 1996
and newer vehicles equipped with OBD on-board computer
diagnostic equipment, as required.
(1) Beginning on July 1, 2002, and continuing
through December 31, 2003, such vehicles shall be given a
complete on-board diagnostic test consistent with the
requirements of paragraphs (d)(1)(A) through (d)(1)(D) of
this Section.
(A) If the vehicle meets the standards set for
the complete on-board computer diagnostic test,
neither the loaded mode exhaust gas analysis nor the
idle exhaust gas analysis shall be performed;
however, all other elements of the test contained in
subsection (b) of this Section shall be performed.
(B) If, however, the vehicle fails to meet the
standard for the complete on-board computer
diagnostic test, it shall be given the loaded mode
exhaust gas analysis or the idle exhaust gas
analysis, as required, and all other elements of the
test contained in subsection (b) of this Section,
unless the owner of the vehicle chooses to avoid the
loaded mode exhaust gas analysis or idle exhaust gas
analysis and proceed directly under paragraph
(d)(1)(C) of this Section. For those vehicles that
fail to meet the standard for the complete on-board
computer diagnostic test, the owner of the vehicle
must be informed that he or she has the option to
have the vehicle tested using the less stringent
loaded mode exhaust gas analysis or the idle exhaust
gas analysis, as appropriate, for one test cycle.
(C) If the vehicle fails to meet the standard
for the complete on-board computer diagnostic test
and the standard for the loaded mode exhaust gas
analysis or the idle exhaust gas analysis, as
required, or the owner of the vehicle has chosen to
avoid the loaded mode exhaust gas analysis or idle
exhaust gas analysis and proceed directly under this
paragraph, the vehicle must be repaired to pass
either the complete on-board computer diagnostic
test or the loaded mode exhaust gas analysis or idle
exhaust gas analysis, as required, and all other
elements of the test contained in subsection (b) of
this Section.
(D) The on-board computer diagnostic test
shall not be a required element of the inspection
mandated by this Section for such vehicles for which
on-board computer diagnostic testing is not possible
due to the vehicle's originally certified design or
its design as modified in accordance with federal
law and regulations, or for vehicles with known
on-board diagnostic communications or software
problems, as determined by the Agency. In such
cases, all other elements of the inspection required
under this Section shall be performed on such
vehicles, including the exhaust gas analysis as
specified in subsection (b) of this Section.
By April 15, 2003, the Agency shall submit to the
General Assembly a report detailing the effectiveness of
the use of the on-board computer diagnostic test. The
report shall include the number of failures, the reason
for each failure, the number of vehicle damage
complaints, and the average wait time at the test
stations.
(2) Beginning on January 1, 2004, such vehicles
shall be given a complete on-board diagnostic test
consistent with the requirements of paragraphs (d)(2)(A)
and (d)(2)(B) of this Section.
(A) The loaded mode exhaust gas analysis
specified in subsection (b) of this Section shall
not be performed on such vehicles for which the
on-board computer diagnostic test specified in
subsection (h) of this Section can be performed.
All other elements of the inspection required for
such vehicles shall be performed in accordance with
the provisions of this Section.
(B) The on-board computer diagnostic test
shall not be a required element of the inspection
mandated by this Section for such vehicles for which
on-board computer diagnostic testing is not possible
due to the vehicle's originally certified design or
its design as modified in accordance with federal
law and regulations, or for vehicles with known
on-board diagnostic communications or software
problems, as determined by the Agency. In such
cases, all other elements of the inspection required
under this Section shall be performed on such
vehicles, including the exhaust gas analysis as
specified in subsection (b) of this Section.
A steady-state idle gas analysis may also be substituted for
the new procedures specified in subsection (b) in inspections
conducted in calendar year 1995 on any vehicle of model year
1990 or older.
(e) The exhaust gas analysis shall consist of a test of
an exhaust gas sample to determine whether the quantities of
exhaust gas pollutants emitted by the vehicle meet the
standards set for vehicles of that type under Section 13B-20.
A vehicle shall be deemed to have passed this portion of the
inspection if the evaluation of the exhaust gas sample
indicates that the quantities of exhaust gas pollutants
emitted by the vehicle do not exceed the standards set for
vehicles of that type under Section 13B-20 or an inspector
certifies that the vehicle qualifies for a waiver of the
exhaust gas pollutant standards under Section 13B-30.
(f) The evaporative system integrity test shall consist
of a procedure to determine if leaks exist in all or a
portion of the vehicle fuel evaporation emission control
system. A vehicle shall be deemed to have passed this test
if it meets the criteria that the Board may adopt for an
evaporative system integrity test.
(g) The evaporative system purge test shall consist of a
procedure to verify the purging of vapors stored in the
evaporative canister. A vehicle shall be deemed to have
passed this test if it meets the criteria that the Board may
adopt for an evaporative system purge test.
(h) The on-board computer diagnostic test shall consist
of accessing the vehicle's on-board computer system, if so
equipped, and reading any stored diagnostic codes that may be
present. The vehicle shall be deemed to have passed this
test if the codes observed did not exceed standards set for
vehicles of that type under Section 13B-20.
(Source: P.A. 90-475, eff. 8-17-97.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.
Passed in the General Assembly May 15, 2002.
Approved July 16, 2002.
Effective July 16, 2002.
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