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MANGALURU: Regional Transport Office (RTO), Mangaluru in association with city based APD Foundation has launched new campaign #StopSmokyVehicles to put a cap on smoke emitting and polluting vehicles in its jurisdiction. Based on previous studies undertaken by APD Foundation, Abdullah said every Manglurean produces an average of 787.85 Kg Carbon Dioxide per year. Charge sheets will be filed against owners of polluting vehicles and we will also be imposing fines on offending parties. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) will also collaborate with RTO in this campaign.The objective of #StopSmokyVehicles campaign is to highlight the importance of maintaining vehicles in good and non-polluting conditions. The programme will continue for a month and cover entire city and include Mulki, Moodbidri and other peripheral areas..