Why did BC get rid of air care?

AirCare ran for 22 years and was cancelled on December 31, 2014. AirCare was cancelled due to the fact that new vehicles were continuously becoming more eco-friendly, and the percentage of old cars on the road was decreasing.

Does BC have air care?

The B.C. government’s AirCare program, which monitored vehicle emissions in Metro Vancouver, is wrapping up after more than two decades checking tailing pipes.

Does British Columbia have emissions testing?

B.C. is leaving AirCare in the dust — but it comes with a hitch for at least a couple unlucky drivers. The vehicle emissions testing program comes to an end Wednesday (December 31) for light-duty trucks and cars in Metro Vancouver. 31 does not need to do AirCare because their insurance is valid until midnight Dec. 31.”

Is muffler delete illegal in BC?

Part removal prohibited (3) No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine equipped with a muffler from which has been removed any baffle plate or other part.

What was the AirCare program in British Columbia?

The logo of AirCare, a cancelled emissions program that ran in British Columbia from 1992 to 2014. This image is not trademarked by TransLink. AirCare was an initiative started in 1992 to improve air quality in British Columbia, Canada through the systematic testing of road vehicles in order to reduce their emissions.

Is the AirCare program ending in Metro Vancouver?

The B.C. government’s AirCare program, which monitored vehicle emissions in Metro Vancouver, is wrapping up after more than two decades checking tailing pipes.

Why was the AirCare emissions program was cancelled?

AirCare was cancelled due to the fact that new vehicles were continuously becoming more eco-friendly, and the percentage of old cars on the road was decreasing. The AirCare emissions program was started in order to reduce carbon emissions by vehicles. Many car models had to pass yearly or biyearly AirCare inspections.

Where are AirCare testing sites in British Columbia?

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) goal was to make testing sites accessible to all residents, and many Greater Vancouver areas had their own testing sites. A few testing sites are listed below in order to illustrate AirCare testing site accessibility: Coquitlam: 1316 United Blvd. North Vancouver: 1333 Mckeen Ave.