What should be done with a vehicle identified as a High-Emitter Profile (HEP)?

• A. The vehicle must be serviced at any repair shop.
• B. The vehicle must be inspected at a standard test lane.
• C. The vehicle must be inspected at a STAR Test Only or STAR Test & Repair station.
• D. The vehicle can pass without testing.

Answer: (C)

A High-Emitter Profile vehicle is flagged for special handling because its emissions are unusually high. To verify and address this, it must be taken to a STAR-designated testing facility, specifically a STAR Test Only or STAR Test & Repair station. These centers are equipped to perform the required emissions testing for high-emitter vehicles and can arrange or oversee repairs if needed to bring emissions within acceptable limits. Taking it to a regular repair shop or a standard test lane won’t meet the STAR-specific procedures and requirements associated with HEPs, and there is no scenario where such a vehicle would be allowed to pass without the STAR testing process.