[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1657108652536{padding-top: 250px !important;background-image: url(https://deptest.nj.gov/stopthesoot/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/v8-car-engine-close-up.jpg?id=1420) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1634318546661{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

Tampering

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”sky” border_width=”3″ css=”.vc_custom_1634582948541{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tampering is defined as the removing or altering of emission controls on your vehicle and is prohibited pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 and 15.

It is illegal under state and federal law to tamper with the emissions system of any vehicle. All vehicles and non-road equipment, diesel or gasoline powered, light, medium, or heavy-duty, are subject to the regulation.

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If you suspect a vehicle has been tampered with, please contact:

 

Division of Air Enforcement

1-877-WARN-DEP
or
In the Warn DEP app

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Questions?

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