A revised bill in the North Carolina General Assembly would remove Mecklenburg County from the state’s required vehicle emissions testing program.
The change still depends on approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If the EPA signs off, Mecklenburg drivers could see emissions inspections end shortly afterward.
For years, Mecklenburg County has been the center of the conversation surrounding required vehicle emissions testing. In 2023, there was a proposal in the state budget to remove 18 counties in North Carolina from the testing requirements. The proposal meant that, if approved, all counties in North Carolina would no longer have to undergo annual emissions testing…