Here in Ontario, they have something called DriveClean which ensures cars don’t spew more pollutants into the atmosphere than they absolutely must.
You’re obligated to have such a test every couple of years, and they’re nice enough to tie it to your plate registration – which is equally conveniently connected to your birthday.
So….on your birthday, you must pay for DriveClean, pray the car makes it through, then pay for your new plates. Happy b-day from your government…now pay up 🙂
(Thankfully, everything was perfect this year. The wondervan performed as new. Whew!)