Section 14-164c-5a - Vehicles not admitted for inspection(a) Vehicles having any of the following unacceptable conditions shall not be admitted to an official emissions inspection station for emissions inspection: (1) An exhaust system with obvious leakage or any other condition which could, in the opinion of the inspector, affect the validity of the emissions test;(2) Vehicles with excessive oil leaks, fuel leaks, or coolant leaks;(3) Drive axle tires that are under-inflated, worn or damaged to such a degree that it would be unsafe to operate the vehicle on the testing equipment;(4) Loud internal engine noises or other evidence which would indicate imminent major mechanical failure;(5) Vehicles without gas caps;(6) Vehicles with missing or unverifiable vehicle identification numbers;(7) Animals in the vehicle; or(8) Uncooperative vehicle operator.(b) A record of vehicles not admitted for emissions inspection in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall be maintained. Operators of vehicles not admitted for any of the conditions of subsection (a) of this section shall not be assessed an inspection fee. Rejection of a vehicle under any or all of the conditions of subsection (a) of this section shall not be construed as a release from the requirement to obtain an inspection in accordance with the inspection schedule established by the commissioner.(c) The commissioner may refuse to inspect, or may determine that any such vehicle is not in compliance with emissions standards, if a vehicle presented for inspection has not fully complied with a manufacturer's recall related to or affecting emissions in accordance with 40 CFR section 51.370. Such vehicles shall be identified by reference to a list of the vehicle identification numbers of vehicles subject to emissions related recalls available to the commissioner.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-164c-5a
Effective January 1, 1995; Amended April 7, 1998; Amended May 28, 2004