[ADEQ Media] Emission Test Exemptions Expanded to Collectible Vehicles and Motorcycles

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Emission Test Exemptions Expanded to Collectible Vehicles and
Motorcycles

PHOENIX (April 2, 2007) - The Arizona Department of Environmental
Quality (ADEQ) and the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor
Vehicle Division (ADOT/MVD) today announced that collectible vehicles
registered in Phoenix and Tucson testing areas will be exempt from
emission tests. Motorcycles registered in the Tucson testing area will
also be exempt.

The exemption begins with April 2007 vehicle registration renewals under
a plan recently approved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
EPA studies show that exempting such vehicles from the emission testing
program would not interfere with meeting and maintaining health-based
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide, and would present no
significant degradation of air quality.

"We are pleased that EPA has approved our request to exempt collectible
vehicle owners and motorcycle riders from the emissions inspection
requirement," said ADEQ Director Steve Owens. "These vehicles are not
harming our air quality, so their exemption is well-deserved."

"MVD welcomes this opportunity to work with the EPA, ADEQ and the
insurance industry so that collectible vehicle registrations can renew
quickly and easily online at www.ServiceArizona.com," said MVD Director
Stacey K. Stanton.

The new regulation requires that owners of collectible vehicles carry
special collectible vehicle insurance. Arizona insurance companies must
report the special coverage to MVD electronically before the
registration renewal - with emissions exemption - can occur.

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