RW>29 Oct 11 10:11, TOM WALKER wrote to ROY WITT:   
      
      
   RW> RW>> The car nuts in California tried to get their old cars exempted too,   
   RW> RW>> but the law says that they must have the emissions controls on it   
   RW> RW>> and in working order. If you're stopped by law enforcement, they   
   RW> RW>> have the right to inspect your emissions equipment (not to mention   
   RW> RW>> safety items) and impound your vehicle if it is found to not be   
   RW> RW>> compliant.   
      
   RW> TW> In 1997 they enacted a 30 year rolling exemption so any car older   
   RW> TW> then 30 years was exempt.   
      
   RW>I remember that one.   
      
   RW> TW> That was changed in 2005 and now any car 1975 or Older is Exempt.   
      
   RW>Ok...I was living here in 2005. Why the 1975 cutoff when that was the   
   RW>first year for cats? Sure it doesn't say 1974?   
      
   Here is the Wording off the CA.GOV web site:   
      
   Does my vehicle qualify for a smog exemption?   
      
   Smog inspections are required unless your vehicle is:   
      
       * Hybrid   
       * Gasoline powered 1975 year model or older   
       * Diesel powered manufactured prior to 1998 or with a Gross Vehicle   
       Weight rating (GVWR) of more than 14,000 lbs   
       * Electric   
       * Natural gas powered with a GVWR rating of more than 14,000 lbs.   
       * Motorcycle   
       * Trailer   
      
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