Hippies are at it again: YEARLY SMOG TESTS
03-13-07, 08:15 PM
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Hippies are at it again: YEARLY SMOG TESTS
California Proposes ANNUAL Emissions Tests for
Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older
Pre-1976 Vehicles Would Continue to be Exempt From Smog Check
Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older
Pre-1976 Vehicles Would Continue to be Exempt From Smog Check
Enthusiasts in California are rallying against legislation that has been introduced in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Dave Jones to require annual Smog check inspections for vehicles 15-years old and older. In addition, the bill would direct funds generated through the additional inspection fees to be deposited into an account which can be used to scrap older cars. The bill has been referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee for consideration.
The measure represents another attempt by California legislators and regulators to scapegoat older cars for air quality deficiencies. In 2004, despite objections from the vehicle hobby community, California repealed its rolling emissions-test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older and replaced it with a law requiring the lifetime testing of all 1976 and newer model-year vehicles.
“Under this year’s bill, pre-1976 vehicles would continue to be exempt from Smog Check”, said Steve McDonald, SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs. “However, vehicles 15 years old and older - currently 1976 through 1992 - that are not currently exempt would move from a biennial test to annual tests with the clear intent of moving them into the scrappage program.”
“Under this year’s bill, pre-1976 vehicles would continue to be exempt from Smog Check”, said Steve McDonald, SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs. “However, vehicles 15 years old and older - currently 1976 through 1992 - that are not currently exempt would move from a biennial test to annual tests with the clear intent of moving them into the scrappage program.”
Sponsors of the legislation ignore the fact that vehicles 15-years old and older still constitute a small portion of the overall vehicle population and are a poor source from which to look for emissions reduction. Legislators are also ignoring the fact that classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained and infrequently driven.
“Implementing an annual test would not only increase the cost to the vehicle owner, it would also give the state more opportunities to lure these vehicles into retirement,” added McDonald.
“Implementing an annual test would not only increase the cost to the vehicle owner, it would also give the state more opportunities to lure these vehicles into retirement,” added McDonald.
Recently, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District released an updated smog plan that calls for scrapping 30,000 passenger cars, five times the number previously planned. Scrappage programs, widely rejected by other states as an ineffective means of cleaning the air, accelerate the normal demise of vehicles through the purchase of older cars which are then typically crushed into blocks of scrap metal.
“By virtue of these scrappage programs, the vehicle hobby risks the loss of potential collector cars and parts forever that could have been used in a project,” commented SAN Director Jason Tolleson.
03-13-07, 08:17 PM
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California Introduces Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests
for Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older
for Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older
Here we go again! Legislation (A.B. 616) has been introduced in the California Assembly by Assemblyman Dave Jones to require annual Smog check inspections for vehicles 15-years old and older. The bill would also require that funds generated through the additional inspection fees be deposited into an account which can be used to scrap older cars. You may recall that in 2004 a new law was enacted in California to require the lifetime testing of all 1976 and newer model-year vehicles. Pre-1976 motor vehicles would remain exempt under A.B. 616. The bill has been referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee.
We Urge You to Contact Assemblyman Jones and members of the Assembly Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Oppose A.B. 616
- A.B. 616 ignores the minimal impact vintage cars have on air quality.
- A.B. 616 could entice vintage car owners into allowing these vehicles to be scrapped.
- A.B. 616 ignores the fact that vehicles 15-years old and older still constitute a small portion of the overall vehicle population and are a poor source from which to look for emissions reduction.
- A.B. 616 ignores the fact that classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained and infrequently driven.
- A.B. 616 would increase costs by creating an annual inspection fee for owners of these vehicles.
- A.B. 616 represents another attempt by California legislators and regulators to scapegoat older cars.
Please contact members of the California Assembly Transportation Committee immediately by phone, fax or e-mail to request their opposition to A.B. 616.
Please e-mail a copy of your letter to stevem@sema.org. Thank you for your assistance.
Assembly Transportation Committee
Assembly Transportation Committee
Pedro Nava, Chair
Telephone: (916) 319-2035
Fax: (916) 319-2135
Email: Assemblymember.nava@assembly.ca.gov
Michael D. Duvall, Vice-Chair
Telephone: (916) 319-2072
Fax: (916) 319-2172
Email: Assemblymember.Duvall@assembly.ca.gov
Wilma Amina Carter
Telephone: (916) 319-2062
Fax: (916) 319-2162
Email: Assemblymember.Carter@assembly.ca.gov
Mike DeSaulnier
Telephone: (916) 319-2011
Fax: (916) 319-2111
Email: Assemblymember.DeSaulnier@assembly.ca.gov
Cathleen Galgiani
Tel: (916) 319-2017
Fax: (916) 319-2117
Email: Assemblymember.Galgiani@assembly.ca.gov
Martin Garrick
Telephone: (916) 319-2074
Fax: (916) 319-2174
Email: Assemblymember.Garrick@assembly.ca.gov
Shirley Horton
Telephone: (916) 319-2078
Email: Assemblymember.Shirley.Horton@assembly.ca.gov
Guy S. Houston
Telephone: (916) 319-2015
Fax: (916) 319-2115
Email: Assemblymember.Houston@assembly.ca.gov
Bob Huff
Telephone: (916) 319-2060
Fax: (916) 319-2160
Email: assemblymember.huff@assembly.ca.gov
Betty Karnette
Telephone: (916) 319-2054
Email: Assemblymember.Karnette@assembly.ca.gov
Anthony J. Portantino
Telephone: (916) 319-2044
Fax: (916) 319-2144
Email: assemblymember.Portantino@assembly.ca.gov
Ira Ruskin
Telephone: (916) 319 - 2021
Fax: (916) 319 – 2121
Email: Assemblymember.Ruskin@assembly.ca.gov
Jose Solorio
Telephone: (916) 319-2069
Fax: (916) 319-2169
Nell Soto
Telephone: (916) 319-2061
Fax: (916) 319-2161
Email: Assemblymember.Soto@assembly.ca.gov
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03-14-07, 11:15 AM
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How do we vote this guy out? Sombody should post a letter of disaproval so we can get the word out and let them know they are loosing voters by doing this.
03-14-07, 11:23 AM
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Who cares about smog when you have WackyRacer hooking it up. If you are in a position where your car would not pass smog due to modifications or what not, PM WackyRacer and he'll take care of you. He doesn't even need your paperwork.
03-14-07, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JP's 93 fd
Wow, I have an 93 FD and I need that 2 years to smog. I'm glad im not effected by it but still thats going to make life harder for the other owners, real harder!
03-15-07, 11:41 AM
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most other states that have smog testing (like new york or az or even Nevada) have annual testing... so I am not sure what the big deal is.
03-15-07, 11:59 AM
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It really shouldn't bother me because:
a) I don't have to smog my FD... ever.
b) I've been living in Texas for years, so I can just switch my California registration to Texas whenever.
But it still pisses me off... Actually, overzealous politicians **** me off...
a) I don't have to smog my FD... ever.
b) I've been living in Texas for years, so I can just switch my California registration to Texas whenever.
But it still pisses me off... Actually, overzealous politicians **** me off...
03-15-07, 12:20 PM
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Is this a for sure thing and how soon could this go into effect, if this is the case ima just register my car in florida, and call it day all my cars, this smog **** is getting out of hand, and it's costing me too much money every two years and to much heart ache to find someone to hook my 79 up with smog every two years
03-15-07, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by teddyrx2
Is this a for sure thing and how soon could this go into effect, if this is the case ima just register my car in florida, and call it day all my cars, this smog **** is getting out of hand, and it's costing me too much money every two years and to much heart ache to find someone to hook my 79 up with smog every two years