Vehicle smoke is the major source of smoke in urban areas; at times emissions from exhausts visually offend or even make us feel we are being choked.
Bath & North East Somerset Council, in cooperation with the Vehicle & Operators Services Agency (VOSA) (www.vosa.gov.uk) would like your help to secure a reduction.
When you spot a smoking lorry, bus or coach make a note of the following information needed to trace and rectify the vehicle:
- registration number
- operator licence number (if possible)
- vehicle description e.g. type, colour, company name etc.
- date, time and location
Telephone the information to VOSA on 0300 123 9000 (email enquiries@vosa.gov.uk) or visit their webpage at http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/contactus/sharingintelligence/sharingintelligence.htm for a report form.
The owner of the offending vehicle will be instructed to have the fault rectified and the vehicle checked at the nearest Goods Vehicle Testing Station.
Important Note
Many diesel engined vehicles emit a small amount of smoke when starting from cold or when beginning to accelerate; this is perfectly normal and should not be reported. Therefore please contact the DTLR or the Council only if a vehicle continuously emits excessive smoke.