Pollution Check in Chennai - Alert

scopriobharath · 17th March 2010, 12:33

All,

There are pollution checks in all areas in Chennai. there was a note in Times of India that there will be pollution checks from today as there are less that 2% vehicles with a emission certificate.

I get dropped to work by company Sumo and We just got pulled over at Cenotaph Road junction @ Lanson Toyota / Dhabba Express.

The cop asked the driver to stop the vehicle and asked the driver to get down. He pressed the accelarator pedal and an inspector standing by was observing the smoke from the vehicle. Then he checked the License of the Driver and let him go. Surprisingly he did not ask for an Emission Certificate.

Please be careful on this stretch. Please post other areas where this checking is happenning. It is recommended to have an emission certificate for both 2W & 4W.

Archish · 17th March 2010, 12:40

Yes. I was stopped on my activa. They were equipped with emission test machine in a Balero. Was tested and I passed apparently, was not wearing a helmet, so had to pay 100 jus for the helmet and they let me pass with a computerized fine challan. Felt kinda cool

. I noticed that they tend to stop Sumo, Activa and Auto the most. Maybe they find these vehicles the most polluting.

btw, Was stopped and checked near Adyar Telephone Exchange signal.

scopriobharath · 17th March 2010, 12:48

Another unit at Nelson Manickam Road junction near Ampa Mall. They are stopping vehicles that turn left from Nelson Manickam road towards Koyambedu / Anna nagar at the Ampa Skywalk mall junction

Archish,
Did they ask you a PUC Certificate ? Do they still check with their equiment even if we have a valid PUC ?

funnyguru · 17th March 2010, 12:49

I think, Iam in for it
An AP registeration with no NOC and no emission certificate. Bling for the cops. Need to get one certified for my 2 wheelers.

Does new cars need emission certificate too?.. If not, when is it suitable to get one?

aargee · 17th March 2010, 12:50

Good that you guys warned; I was actually planning to increase the oil mixture for sticking more carbon on the piston rings, I guess I'll drop the plan for now. If they don't insist for PUC certificate then I'm OK; I'm sure my RX will anyday pass the emission standards

scopriobharath · 17th March 2010, 12:57

Funnyguru - New cars dont need an emission for one year as per the law. It is always better to carry a PUC Certificate. It costs less than Rs 50/- at an authorized Center. When i got my Santro in 2007, i immediately took a PUC just to be on the safer side.

When asked for PUC it is better to show the PUC and walk off rather than arguing around about the rule that new cars dont require one.

Archish · 17th March 2010, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by scopriobharath

Archish,
Did they ask you a PUC Certificate ? Do they still check with their equiment even if we have a valid PUC ?

No, they dint ask for PUC.They ask for License, RC Book, Insurance. Then they do the test. If u pass the test and have all of these above papers, they let u go without any fine. If u dont pass the test, the SI gives you a friendly speech about how to maintain the vehicle and 100 Rs. Fine. I was suprised at how friendly these policemen were. Since i dint have the 100 bucks fine with me at that time, i had called my office mates to bring the money. While i was waiting, i noticed that these ppl were really soft, and also one of policeman was talking to me about my business and how it was going.

srishiva · 17th March 2010, 13:03

Why an Alert? You should be fined if you are not complying with the rules.

scopriobharath · 17th March 2010, 13:18

I agree with you - Must not have been an alert. What i meant by alert was an awareness and be prepared mentally. I agree that polluting vehicles must not only be just fined but seized.

The Exact rule is not documented anywhere. Example New cars dont need a PUC for one year. I was stopped and demanded a PUC when i bought my car. I luckily had a PUC for "Just in Case" purpose and i was saved. I really do not have the time energy and bandwidth to argue with police on the road.

designersf · 17th March 2010, 13:33

Its nice to see that the Chennai (TN govt) taking such steps. If they do wish to bring pollution underc ontrol, I suggest banning all 2-strokes, especially the autorickshaws. The so called share-autos are even worse. I'm happy with the new passenger buses though, the old smokers are gone

aerohit · 17th March 2010, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by scopriobharath

All,

Please be careful on this stretch. Please post other areas where this checking is happenning. It is recommended to have an emission certificate for both 2W & 4W.

Quote:

Originally Posted by srishiva

Why an Alert? You should be fined if you are not complying with the rules.

Exactly.

scopriobharath - It sounds like you are trying to warn dirty/polluting vehicle owners not to travel on this road (even though you may not have intended to)

I hope we understand that it is the same air we are breathing.

Black smoke owners should be penalized! I want to see blue skies, not grey skies

aargee · 17th March 2010, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archish

If u dont pass the test, the SI gives you a friendly speech about how to maintain the vehicle and 100 Rs. Fine. I was suprised at how friendly these policemen were. Since i dint have the 100 bucks fine with me at that time, i had called my office mates to bring the money. While i was waiting, i noticed that these ppl were really soft, and also one of policeman was talking to me about my business and how it was going.

- Now a days I see lots of change with the cops; the cop who came to my house for passport verification was very soft; when I made an FIR for an accident case, that SI was (atleast) gem & had patience to tell me how FIR works & how the case will progress & how RTO approves & followed up with me & handed over the FIR copy; I think its based on how well you look; for someone travelling by M80 with shabby looks, may be we see his other side; even last weekend when I called up 100 the cops were listening patiently & were helpful.

Any idea what was the fine amount for not passing the test?

Gansan · 17th March 2010, 13:58

It is no use posting the check locations. It will be random, as they will bring mobile equipment.

I too saw the news item in TOI and renewed my bike's PUC certificate that had lapsed a couple of months ago. My car is less than one year old, so I guess it should be OK.

Archish · 17th March 2010, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by aargee

Any idea what was the fine amount for not passing the test?

100 Roobees. As my niece would put it

amitk26 · 17th March 2010, 14:05

Good initiative by Chennai Police

, Really a refreshing and welcome change in Chennai.

17th March 2010, 12:33	#1
scopriobharath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,617 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Pollution Check in Chennai - Alert All, There are pollution checks in all areas in Chennai. there was a note in Times of India that there will be pollution checks from today as there are less that 2% vehicles with a emission certificate. I get dropped to work by company Sumo and We just got pulled over at Cenotaph Road junction @ Lanson Toyota / Dhabba Express. The cop asked the driver to stop the vehicle and asked the driver to get down. He pressed the accelarator pedal and an inspector standing by was observing the smoke from the vehicle. Then he checked the License of the Driver and let him go. Surprisingly he did not ask for an Emission Certificate. Please be careful on this stretch. Please post other areas where this checking is happenning. It is recommended to have an emission certificate for both 2W & 4W.
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17th March 2010, 12:40	#2
Archish BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 319 Thanked: 108 Times	Yes. I was stopped on my activa. They were equipped with emission test machine in a Balero. Was tested and I passed apparently, was not wearing a helmet, so had to pay 100 jus for the helmet and they let me pass with a computerized fine challan. Felt kinda cool . I noticed that they tend to stop Sumo, Activa and Auto the most. Maybe they find these vehicles the most polluting. btw, Was stopped and checked near Adyar Telephone Exchange signal.
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17th March 2010, 12:48	#3
scopriobharath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,617 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Another unit at Nelson Manickam Road junction near Ampa Mall. They are stopping vehicles that turn left from Nelson Manickam road towards Koyambedu / Anna nagar at the Ampa Skywalk mall junction Archish, Did they ask you a PUC Certificate ? Do they still check with their equiment even if we have a valid PUC ? Last edited by Dippy : 17th March 2010 at 22:49. Reason: Back to back posts
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17th March 2010, 12:49	#4
funnyguru BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 266 Thanked: 5 Times	I think, Iam in for it An AP registeration with no NOC and no emission certificate. Bling for the cops. Need to get one certified for my 2 wheelers. Does new cars need emission certificate too?.. If not, when is it suitable to get one?
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17th March 2010, 12:50	#5
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,637 Times	Good that you guys warned; I was actually planning to increase the oil mixture for sticking more carbon on the piston rings, I guess I'll drop the plan for now. If they don't insist for PUC certificate then I'm OK; I'm sure my RX will anyday pass the emission standards
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17th March 2010, 12:57	#6
scopriobharath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,617 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Funnyguru - New cars dont need an emission for one year as per the law. It is always better to carry a PUC Certificate. It costs less than Rs 50/- at an authorized Center. When i got my Santro in 2007, i immediately took a PUC just to be on the safer side. When asked for PUC it is better to show the PUC and walk off rather than arguing around about the rule that new cars dont require one.
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17th March 2010, 13:03	#8
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Why an Alert? You should be fined if you are not complying with the rules.
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17th March 2010, 13:18	#9
scopriobharath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,617 Thanked: 1,330 Times	I agree with you - Must not have been an alert. What i meant by alert was an awareness and be prepared mentally. I agree that polluting vehicles must not only be just fined but seized. The Exact rule is not documented anywhere. Example New cars dont need a PUC for one year. I was stopped and demanded a PUC when i bought my car. I luckily had a PUC for "Just in Case" purpose and i was saved. I really do not have the time energy and bandwidth to argue with police on the road.
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17th March 2010, 13:33	#10
designersf BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 603 Thanked: 80 Times	Its nice to see that the Chennai (TN govt) taking such steps. If they do wish to bring pollution underc ontrol, I suggest banning all 2-strokes, especially the autorickshaws. The so called share-autos are even worse. I'm happy with the new passenger buses though, the old smokers are gone
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17th March 2010, 13:58	#13
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,534 Thanked: 5,544 Times	It is no use posting the check locations. It will be random, as they will bring mobile equipment. I too saw the news item in TOI and renewed my bike's PUC certificate that had lapsed a couple of months ago. My car is less than one year old, so I guess it should be OK.
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17th March 2010, 14:05	#15
amitk26 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,089 Thanked: 715 Times	Good initiative by Chennai Police , Really a refreshing and welcome change in Chennai.
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