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DE SB149

Bill

Status

Passed

9/4/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Lavelle

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retrofitting diesel-powered vehicles with devices or equipment designed to enhance emissions of soot, smoke, or particulate matter, known as "coal rolling."

  • Prohibits the intentional release of clearly visible quantities of soot, smoke, or other particulate emissions while operating a vehicle on roadways.

  • Exempts normal acceleration or towing that produces visible exhaust and construction vehicles operating at construction sites from the prohibition.

  • Establishes a penalty of up to $500 per violation for violations of the coal rolling prohibition.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles, Operations And Equipment, Rules Of The Road, Miscellaneous Rules.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/4/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure3/22/2018
Transportation1/24/2018

Full Bill Text

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