i quote from DMV website:

Not all vehicles must get a Smog Check. Additionally, some vehicles only need a Smog Check when they are being sold or being registered in California after previously being registered in another state. Whether or not a vehicle needs a Smog Check depends on the type of vehicle, the model-year, and the area in which the vehicle is registered.

Some vehicles are exempt from the Smog Check program

Legislation enacted during 2004 made several changes in motor vehicle Smog Check exemptions that will become effective next year. Following is a summary of the revised exemptions and the effective date of each change:

Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 6 or less model-years old are exempt from the biennial Smog Check inspection requirement. For vehicles with registration renewals due in 2008 calendar year,this exemption includes model-years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.

Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 4 or less model-years old are exempt from the Smog Check inspection requirement upon change of ownership and transfer of title transactions with DMV. In 2008 this exemption includes model-years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Beginning April 1, 2005, the 30-year rolling exemption has been repealed. Instead, vehicles 1975 model-year and older will be exempt. Therefore, 1976 model-year and newer vehicles will continue to be subject to biennial inspection indefinitely.

Beginning April 1, 2005, vehicles being initially registered in California that were previously registered in another state are exempt if the vehicle is a 1975 and older model-year vehicle. Newer vehicles, the first 6 model years, are not exempted upon initial registration in California. These vehicles are required to undergo a Smog Check Inspection



i dont like how the government words what they say, its confusing for me.

does this mean that 05 and up are smog exempt??

 

Yes, for now...

 

You are not smog exempt, the laws still apply to your vehicle and you can still get a state ref ticket for illegal modifications. You are however not required to get a biannual smog check in order to register your car until it is 6 years or older.

 

i dont have to ever smog my car unless i get a ref ticket.. hahaha.. i love living in the foothills... we only have to redo our smog checks everytime the registration is changed..

 

I'm smog exempt... with my 53' caddy. heeheee.

 

yes

 

i heard of ppl gettin PO Boxes in like Jackson and they have their Reg and all DMV stuff sent there. so you only have to smog once as well

 

but then you would have to have license plates from that state right?

 

as in Jackson, CA (i think the only thing there is an indian casino)

 

Jason, I'm almost positive he's referring Jackson, CA, which is in the heart of the "Mother Lode"

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Before someone else asks... yes, that's the same Jackson as in "Jackson Rancheria Casino"

 

^^^ lol

 

^ ya that was all pretty good hah

 

And I hope the 2002 tii Im gonna buy (I hope) will be too.

 

the way I read it, it looks like my 04 also won't have to have a smog check.....

 

until 2010