Maryland Emission Standards

Idle Standards 2009 (PDF)

Weight Group Model Year HC (ppm) CO (%)
0 - 6,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight
1977 500 6.00
1978 430 5.50
1979 400 4.00
1980 220 1.70
1981 - 1990 220 1.20
1991 - 1992 200 1.00
1993 - 1995 175 1.00
6,001 lbs - 10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight
1977 580 7.00
1978 550 6.70
1979 470 5.00
1980 350 5.00
1981 250 3.00
1982 220 2.50
1983 220 1.50
1984 - 1990 220 1.20
1991 - 1992 200 1.00
1993 - 1995 175 1.00
1996 - 2000 125 1.00
2001+ 100 0.75
10,001 - 26,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight
1977 - 1978 650 7.00
1979 650 6.50
1980 - 1982 500 6.00
1983 500 3.50
1984 - 1985 440 3.00
1986 280 2.50
1987 - 1992 220 1.20
1993 - 1995 200 1.00
1996 - 2000 125 1.00
2001+ 100 0.75