Does Florida Have Emissions Testing?
No, Florida does not require emissions testing. The state previously operated an emissions testing program in six counties from 1991 to 2000, but the program was discontinued.
Florida's Emissions Testing Policy
Florida law does not currently require emissions testing of motor vehicles. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the state has not mandated vehicle emissions inspections since 2000. Vehicle registration in Florida does not require any emissions test certificates or inspection documentation.
This policy applies uniformly across the state:
- No counties require emissions testing
- All vehicle types are exempt from emissions testing requirements
- No testing is required for initial registration or annual renewal
Previous Emissions Testing Programs in Florida
Florida operated a vehicle emissions inspection program in select counties before discontinuing:
- Miami-Dade County (formerly Dade County) - Program operated for nine years before discontinuation on June 30, 2000
- Broward County - Program operated for nine years before discontinuation on June 30, 2000
- Palm Beach County - Program operated for nine years before discontinuation on June 30, 2000
- Hillsborough County - Program operated for nine years before discontinuation on June 30, 2000
- Pinellas County - Program operated for nine years before discontinuation on June 30, 2000
- Duval County - Program operated for nine years before discontinuation on June 30, 2000
