Old Car Emissions Exemption Remains Threatened in California
03-26-2003, 09:00 PM
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Old Car Emissions Exemption Remains Threatened in California
Old Car Emissions Exemption Remains Threatened in California
As you are aware, legislation has been introduced in the California Senate to repeal the state's current rolling emissions test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older. The original S.B. 708 repeals the current pro-hobbyist exemption and replaces it with an exemption for vehicles that are 45 or more model years old commencing January 1, 2005.
SEMA is being told that the bill's sponsor, Sen. Dean Florez, may have plans to amend the bill to retain the 30-year rolling exemption but add a qualifying mileage limitation. In other words, if you drove your older vehicle over a specified number of miles, the exemption would no longer apply and vehicles of all model years would be forced back into the Smog Check program. SEMA REMAINS OPPOSED TO S.B. 708!!!
We Urge You to Contact Senator Florez Immediately to Oppose the Imposition of a Mileage Limit on the 30-Year Exemption
The arguments remain the same:
· Existing law in California exempts all pre-1974 vehicles from emissions testing until 2003. After 2003, vehicles 30-years old and older are exempt from emissions testing.
· California's current emissions testing exemption recognizes the minimal impact of vehicles 30-years old and older on vehicle emissions and air quality.
· Vehicles 30-years old and older constitute a small portion of the overall vehicle population and are a poor source from which to look for emissions reduction.
· Antique and classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained.
· Vehicles 30-years old and older often serve as necessary low-cost transportation for low income Californians, the elderly, students, etc.
· Legislators and regulators are feeling the heat from a failed effort to meet air quality goals and are looking for a convenient scapegoat. The old car hobby should not carry the burden of their mistakes!
Please phone, fax or e-mail Senator Florez to express your continued opposition to S.B. 708. Senator Florez can be reached at :
916/445-4641 (Phone)
916/327-5989 (Fax)
Senator.Florez@sen.ca.gov (E-mail)
As you are aware, legislation has been introduced in the California Senate to repeal the state's current rolling emissions test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older. The original S.B. 708 repeals the current pro-hobbyist exemption and replaces it with an exemption for vehicles that are 45 or more model years old commencing January 1, 2005.
SEMA is being told that the bill's sponsor, Sen. Dean Florez, may have plans to amend the bill to retain the 30-year rolling exemption but add a qualifying mileage limitation. In other words, if you drove your older vehicle over a specified number of miles, the exemption would no longer apply and vehicles of all model years would be forced back into the Smog Check program. SEMA REMAINS OPPOSED TO S.B. 708!!!
We Urge You to Contact Senator Florez Immediately to Oppose the Imposition of a Mileage Limit on the 30-Year Exemption
The arguments remain the same:
· Existing law in California exempts all pre-1974 vehicles from emissions testing until 2003. After 2003, vehicles 30-years old and older are exempt from emissions testing.
· California's current emissions testing exemption recognizes the minimal impact of vehicles 30-years old and older on vehicle emissions and air quality.
· Vehicles 30-years old and older constitute a small portion of the overall vehicle population and are a poor source from which to look for emissions reduction.
· Antique and classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained.
· Vehicles 30-years old and older often serve as necessary low-cost transportation for low income Californians, the elderly, students, etc.
· Legislators and regulators are feeling the heat from a failed effort to meet air quality goals and are looking for a convenient scapegoat. The old car hobby should not carry the burden of their mistakes!
Please phone, fax or e-mail Senator Florez to express your continued opposition to S.B. 708. Senator Florez can be reached at :
916/445-4641 (Phone)
916/327-5989 (Fax)
Senator.Florez@sen.ca.gov (E-mail)
