Hartford, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles has enhanced its online web portal, offering information and tools for planning and scheduling the auto emissions testing process.
According to officials, motorists will now be able to sign up for digital reminders as their test date approaches.
Once they enter their Vehicle Identification Number, they'll receive reminders on four different occasions: 45 days before, 30 days before, 15 days before and one day prior to the due date.
The website is CTemissions.com.
The state has also partnered with Opus Inspection, based in Connecticut. The state describes it as a global leader in vehicle emission testing.
“Opus is known around the world for designing and building emission testing programs that are reliable, accurate, and technologically advanced – the fact that their headquarters are in Connecticut is a bonus,” DMV Commissioner Sibongile Magubane said. “As part of the contract, Opus will also train the next generation of Certified Emission Repair Technicians, providing students at technical high schools around the state with convenient and affordable training.”
“The program rollout, including equipment distribution to more than 200 stations and training of 700 inspectors, began this summer and continues to progress smoothly,” said Jack Pierce, Connecticut Program Manager, Opus Inspection. “Testing centers began using the new equipment on Saturday, November 27 and more than 19,000 emissions tests have already been conducted. More than 80 percent of service centers are now fully operational, and the remaining stations will be live within the next 10 days.”
DMV officials said enhancements include new emissions testing equipment and station signage.