Giannoulias Partners with IEPA to Pilot Emissions Mobile at DMV to Address Decade-Long Need for Chicago Residents
Giannoulias Partners with IEPA to Pilot Emissions Mobile at DMV to Address Decade-Long Need for Chicago Residents
Pilot Will Operate for 4 Weeks, Provides Convenience for Testing and Sticker Purchase at No Additional Fee
As part of the continued push to meet residents where they are and have services fit into their busy schedules, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has partnered with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to re-establish new vehicle emissions testing locations for residents within the City of Chicago.
“For too long, Chicagoans have been forced to travel long distances for routine vehicle emissions testing, which needs to happen every two years. Working with the IEPA, we have developed a modern and convenient alternative within the City of Chicago,” Giannoulias said. “Bringing services to people where they need them, reducing the hassle and sparing a trip to the suburbs will go a long way toward improving the lives of Chicago area drivers and vehicle owners.”
“Mobile Test Units (MTUs) provide a convenient option for motorists to get their vehicle tested,” said Illinois EPA Acting Director James Jennings. “The Illinois EPA is pleased to be able to partner with the Secretary of State and have an MTU at the Chicago South Illinois Secretary of State Facility.”
During the week of Aug. 18, the Secretary of State’s office began partnering with the IEPA to pilot mobile vehicle emissions testing at the Illinois Secretary of State’s Chicago South DMV at 9901 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The first phase of the pilot will run Monday through Friday (except Labor Day) until September 12th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to assess the community need for this service and explore permanent solutions moving forward.
After passing an emissions test, customers will have the opportunity to purchase their vehicle registration sticker at the DMV’s annex building without having to pay an additional $9.50 charged by outside vendors.
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