“Defeat devices, such as those sold by Rudy’s, can lead to pollution at high levels that pose health risks and harm the environment,” said Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division.
Strong Enforcement Action
Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice emphasized their commitment to enforcing the Clean Air Act and cracking down on illegal emissions tampering. “This plea agreement and civil settlement show that we will take strong action to enforce emissions controls requirements for motor vehicles,” Kim added.
David M. Uhlmann, Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, also vowed to rigorously clamp down on such “blatant illegal behavior.”
Rudy’s Performance $10M Fine Cheat Devices : Conclusion
Rudy’s Performance Parts faces significant legal and financial repercussions for its role in selling emissions cheating devices. With combined fines of $10 million and multiple years of probation, the company’s actions highlight the serious consequences of violating environmental laws.
