Lewes District Council

Exhaust Fumes

Car exhaust fumes Vehicles emitting excessive smoke can be reported as they contribute pollutants into the atmosphere affecting the quality of the air we breath.

Exhaust fumes from vehicles are a major source of air pollutants. Poor maintenance can increase the problem.

Besides affecting our health, air pollution also defaces masonry on buildings, causes acid rain, produces smoke and odour which is offensive and damages plant life.

To detect the problem, a discolouration within the vehicle’s exhaust occurs. Diesel engines naturally emit darker emissions than other vehicles.

Any vehicle giving out excessive amounts of dark or black smoke should report to a garage. This shows the vehicle is burning excess fuel and simple maintenance may be needed.

If there is a blue tinge to the cloud, this indicates that the vehicle is burning oil or a simple adjustment is required. Again, a garage can help.

Reporting incidents

You can report vehicles to us if they are emitting smoke. We will need certain information to follow up an incident.

Vehicle registration number
Vehicle make and model
Date, time and location of incident
The colour/description of the emission

You will also have to give your own name and address to help minimise malicious reports. This will then be kept in confidence.

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Exhaust Fumes

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