Emission Sniffing Vans in NOVA

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 09:42 AM

Just an FYI to all you folks out there running catless, I encountered an emission sniffing van on the I-95 North onramp from 123 on the way in to the office this morning.

Jeffblue · 02-08-2011, 09:52 AM

'excuse me sir, did you have taco bell last night?'

Red__Zed · 02-08-2011, 10:16 AM

gross. I hate those things.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-08-2011, 11:09 AM

What is an emission sniffing van and why should I be worried about it? What about people with HFC's, will they be an issue as well? I don't have one yet but will get one eventually.

PapoZalsa · 02-08-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Just an FYI to all you folks out there running catless, I encountered an emission sniffing van on the I-95 North onramp from 123 on the way in to the office this morning.

Emission sniffing van? WTF

First time I hear of such a thing like that. The Republic of VA or MD must be getting worst by the minute.

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

What is an emission sniffing van and why should I be worried about it? What about people with HFC's, will they be an issue as well? I don't have one yet but will get one eventually.

Its a moble emissions testing center. Basically they set up at an acceleration point on a highway onramp and have some gas sensors and cameras. As your car passes through the setup it measures a sample of the gasses your car is releasing and if you are putting out too much bad stuff (I.e. test pipe cars) they snap a pic and then im not sure if they send you a ticket or require you to go to a testing center.

HFC cars should be ok, not 100% sure. Test pipe cars will fail. You can try to get around them by just coasting by at idle... preferably at a high enough speed that you don't give them a good sample.

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Emission sniffing van? WTF

First time I hear of such a thing like that. The Republic of VA or MD must be getting worst by the minute.

I know Texas has them in areas, but they are pretty rare. This is the first one I have seen in VA.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-08-2011, 12:57 PM

How can you identify the vans? Do they have something written on them or do they just look like regular vans?

daisuke149 · 02-08-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I know Texas has them in areas, but they are pretty rare. This is the first one I have seen in VA.

man next thing you know Pennsylvania will setup mobile window peeking vans to see if people masterbate.. cus thats actually illegal in PA...

everyone should move to Alaska. Sarah Palin said its a free State still.

hazzazi · 02-08-2011, 01:03 PM

wow this sucks... also i have test pipes installed :S.

PapoZalsa · 02-08-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

everyone should move to Alaska. Sarah Palin said its a free State still.

Sarah Palin

2theextreme · 02-08-2011, 01:07 PM

From a Google search:

http://www.deq.state.va.us/regulatio...otesensing.pdf

VAtuners.com • View topic - VA emissions white vans detector

PapoZalsa · 02-08-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

From a Google search:

http://www.deq.state.va.us/regulatio...otesensing.pdf

VAtuners.com • View topic - VA emissions white vans detector

Tony, the only good thing is that ZdayZ is under 100 days!!!

2theextreme · 02-08-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Tony, the only good thing is that ZdayZ is under 100 days!!!

Yes, that is very true!

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

How can you identify the vans? Do they have something written on them or do they just look like regular vans?

You'll know. They are white VDOT vans with equipment set up on both sides of the ramp. Usually there are some of the orange safety signs as you approach.

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	How can you identify the vans? Do they have something written on them or do they just look like regular vans?