Does South Carolina Have Emissions Testing?

No, South Carolina does not require emissions testing. The state discontinued its vehicle inspection program in 1995, which included safety inspections but never specifically mandated emissions testing for passenger vehicles.

South Carolina's Emissions Testing Policy

South Carolina law does not require emissions testing of motor vehicles. According to the South Carolina Department of Environment and Services, the entire state of South Carolina is currently attaining all of the EPA's health-based national air quality standards, eliminating the need for mandatory vehicle emissions testing programs.

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