I'm sure many of you CA guys are plenty aware of these damn mobile smog stations. And that cops will try and make you cooperate, but here is some info i found, thanks to a really dope "group" on facebook hahaha, I will copy and post some of the important information from the group.

"copy, share, this post....

okay, here's the deal; straight from the consumer
affairs dept smog division ( Marvin )

Mobile Smog check points are strictly voluntary.

a CHP may try to hassle you, but do not give consent.

keep this number handy in your cell - 1-800-952-5210 -
press 0 and ask for Marvin. he is the the
person in charge of the mobile smog stations,
and the only one in the dept.
if need to, call him during a CHP
demanding you to smog your car.

share this post."


And here is the result.






EVERYONE!!!

"I just got off the phone with Marvin from the
Bureau of Automotive Repairs at 1-800-952-5210.
He was courteous and helpful with all of his
information. I Told him that I was stopped at a
mobile smog checkpoint and that the officer
implied that these were mandatory and that
it caused me to be late to work. He immediately
asked if, and encouraged to file a complaint. He
also offered to send me a letter of apology in
behalf of the B.A.R to show to my employer in
case there had been any problems.
He consistently said and confirmed that the
checkpoints are completely VOLUNTARY and
that the CHP officer must let you go!!! So there are OPTIONAL.

I would suggest keeping the number and if
you ever get pulled over then just call and
ask for Marvin. The total time it took
me(went through the process with the
automated recording and pressing number for options)
was less that 15 mins.

When they answered I spoke to a lady, who
later transferred me to Marvin also said that the
checkpoints are to check for vehicles that are
emitting vast amounts of (visual) smoke."

 

+1. This was started somewhere else on the site too. But still good information.

 

oh smacks good looking out!

 

I believe you're talking about the other thread I made. I do not mean to start another thread and all that BS, but I thought this was important enough.

another reason why I started a new thread is from fear that nobody would

1: open the other thread
2: not read through 3 pages
3: pay attention

this thread is titled in such a way that the only people entering will be interested in the information meaning there's no way that anyone with this problem is going to skip out on reading this VERY helpful information. Which helps the community, and makes me happy

 

+1. Any smog info is a good thing.

 

Many years ago when these first started, I drove past one that was already smogging a Camaro. Boy did they stare me down. But I have not seen one in a while. Are you sure they are still doing these? How long ago was it that you had yours?

 

Oh they still do them.. here is a pic of a friend who got "forced"(we all know it is illegal now) to do one. Stupid cops hahaha his car is all looks. 100% stock/street legal, and passes smog with flying colors every single time.

 

but if you say no id don't want to get on the smog machine they will probaly give you a ticket for modified exhaust and everything else under the hood lol

 

they need probable cause for all that. and since they didn't actually pull you over technically they have no probable cause. all you were doing was driving by, it's not like they seen you driving down the street and pulled you over you know? they aren't allowed to look under your hood, all they can do is look at whats open, and even then, it's not like you're gonna stick around and let him. you can drive away free and clear if you are not under arrest/ being detained. i know the law son!

just say "i do not consent to the search of my person" and he will know that you ain't the average honda retard hahaha, he probably won't wana deal with you by then. they hate when people know the law.

anyways, if he wants to give you an exhaust ticket without pulling you over for probable cause. ask him how he knows that the exhaust isn't stock, and if he has a decibel meter on hand. if not, then how can he be sure that the exhaust doesn't comply with state law? that is why they can't give you a "too low" ticket without breaking out the measuring tape(wish i would've known this 4 months ago) it pretty much voids the ticket in court.

 

NT03m's?

 

ricer look, loud and low fall fit right into that category lol

 

he wishes, they're xxr's

 

now our cars may look a tad riced. but my car is far from loud, i can probably even pull of a "oh this? this is the stock exhaust sir" if i wanted to

 

probable suspicion or probable cause....a ticket may get thrown out of court but I'm sure, it will cost you some $$$ and cops wont care if they cause you some convenience.

 

They don't need any probably cause to "inspect" your vehicle for illegal aftermarket parts. They can and will pop your hood, inspect for illegal parts, and write you a ticket if they find anything.

 

Inspecting doesn't include search & seizure. Inspecting is looking at what's out in the open, seats, back seats etc. they cannot look in your glove box, hood, trunk etc. without your permission.

 

Well when I had my FD, they used the fact that I had a catback exhaust and gauges as reason to pull me over for inspection. They didn't ask me to pop my hood, they told me. They didn't know what they were looking at and didn't write me a ticket.

 

Good looking out

 

flip em the bird and speed off.

 

http://www.policestateusa.com/2013/r...ifornia-roads/

I guess us rotary guys are screwed

 

I know that this is an old post but it serves its purpose.

Actually you got taken. Knowing your rights and the law goes a long way in this game.

 

Did you even read the article?

 

he probably just didn't notice the code was added back in 2002, and that the BAR has admitted that these tests are on a voluntary basis.

the code protects california by not stating whether it is or isn't voluntary but by making it read out as a mandatory event as a privelege to drive on california roadways and something you agree to by having a license and driving on them.

but what happens when enough people lose their jobs by being late due to the implication that the tests are required? not like california can afford more unemployment when it is already broke.

 

I particularly enjoy how people freak out.

Taken STRAIGHT from the B.A.R. website
Roadside Inspection Program

 

everything is always in a state of flux in CA...argh.