- Besides
noise pollution, which on Indian roads has become
a major problem, there is the eternal problem of emission,
that is not only creating unsavoury conditions for
drivers on the road, but is also detrimental to our
atmosphere.
- Every
vehicle must be driven in such a manner that smoke,
visible vapours, sparks, ashes or oily substances
are not emitted.
- From
the time that a car completes one year, a PUC (Pollution
Under Control) check has to be undertaken every six
months by all car owners. This can be done at several
agencies authorised by the State government.It is
abligatory to carry the PUC certificate (in original)
while driving. The punishment for a pollution related
offence is a fine of Rs.1000.
- Smoke
emitted by vehicles is the main cause of pollution
- it causes several diseases such as bronchitis, asthma
etc.
Causes
of Pollution
|
Petrol
Engines
|
Diesel
Engines
|
| Faulty
Carburettor |
Incorrect
injection and pump timing |
| Choked
Air filter |
Defective
Nozzle |
| Defective
choke |
Choked
air filter / exhaust system |
| Poor
engine compression |
Poor
engine compression |
| Adulterated
Petrol |
Adulterated
Diesel |
|
