RE: When is one smog proof in CA?

["Mr. Leslie Wong" <lesliewong@domain.elided>]

Dear Biba,

Quoting from the California Bureau of Automotive Repair site:

http://165.235.17.9/StdPage.asp?Body=/Geninfo/Factsheets/Smog_Check_Exemptio
ns-Apr_2001.htm&LB=NO

"At this time, all 1973 (model year of the vehicle, as listed on the vehicle
registration) and older vehicles are exempt from the Smog Check Program, but
owners of these vehicles are still required by law to keep their emissions
systems intact. Current legislation requires vehicles 30-years-old or more
to be exempted from the program beginning in 2003."

...Most urban (more polluted) areas of the state require Smog Checks every
two years as part of renewing a vehicle's registration with the Department
of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These areas also require Smog Checks when vehicles
are sold and when they are initially registered in California."

...The DMV will note on your vehicle's registration renewal notice whether a
Smog Check is required to renew your California registration. In addition,
an informational insert explaining the Smog Check Program requirements will
be included in that mailing."

There is also a Zip Code lookup for the type of smog check and frequency of
testing required at: http://165.235.17.9/ZIPAREA/Ziplookup.asp

Leslie Wong
1979 Alfetta Sprint Veloce
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