[DeTomaso] More Calif Smog Checks

Tue Jun 19 14:32:25 EDT 2007

Being selfish here; but isn't the majority of our cars still exempt since they were made before 1976?

Kent

----Original Message-----
From: Rick <rwgushue at gte.net>
To: Pantera List <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:25 pm
Subject: [DeTomaso] More Calif Smog Checks

   The Govenator Arnold has turned in his Hummers and traded them in for 
hybrids, so it won't be long before many other states copy Kalifornia as 
they have done in the past. You have been warned... Panteras aren't the 
only cool cars out there. The current law is SEMI-ANNUAL emissions tests.

California Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests for Vehicles 15-Years
Old and Older Passes Assembly; Moves to Senate

Legislation (A.B. 616) to require annual Smog check inspections for
vehicles 15-years old and older has been approved by the California
Assembly and has been sent to the Senate for consideration.  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 now referred to the Senate Transportation
Committee.

         We Urge You to Contact Members of the Senate 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 Senate 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 at sema.org
<mailto:stevem at sema.org>.  Thank you for your assistance.

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