Section 250-RICR-120-05-34.7 - Inspection StandardsA. Vehicles subject to the Rhode Island I/M Program shall be inspected for compliance with the vehicle emissions standards using an evaporative emissions inspection, an on-board diagnostic inspection, and a visual emissions control component inspection. 1. For gasoline-powered vehicles, all 1996 and newer vehicles should be tested with OBD. If a gasoline powered vehicle not originally designed to have OBD is presented, it will be tested by performing an emissions control component inspection.2. OBD-equipped diesel vehicles should be tested with OBD. If the vehicle is diesel and cannot be tested using OBD, it will be tested by performing an emissions control component inspection.3. Gas-powered vehicles Model Year (MY) 1995) and older and diesel-powered vehicles MY 1996 and older shall be subjected to an emission control component inspection.4. The evaporative emissions inspection shall be performed by means of a visual fuel cap inspection to determine if the fuel cap is present and free of defects.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-34.7
Amended effective 12/25/2018