Are heavy duty diesel vehicles required to pass roadside emissions inspections?
On a statewide basis, heavy duty (≥8,501 lbs) diesel vehicles are subject to roadside emissions inspections. Officials from the NYS Department Environmental Conservation, the NYS Police, and the NYS Department of Transportation may conduct these inspections. If the vehicle fails the roadside inspection, the driver can receive a summons and a fine. The driver can reduce the fine if the vehicle is repaired and passes a re-inspection at a NYS Department Motor Vehicles licensed facility within 30 days of the violation.
