Well even with out of state license, registration and state of residency i was state reffed. This video is to raise awareness to anyone unfortunate enough to live in this communist state.
I remember when I was a kid I used to think California was the coolest state ever now I think it is the absolute worst as an adult for so many reasons.
Same, I moved here when I was like 9 around 1994... i am turning 40 very soon and I'm ready to dip out of here, we are planning to move to Texas or Arizona
Happened to me in 21. They tried to state ref me for my powerstroke. I live in Texas. I just told them good luck with all that. I left three days later and was done with my trip to CA. Sent me a “official” letter. I just called and told them to do what they thought they needed to, and was told my truck would be on a list to find and do whatever they do. I said well if you find it in California it’s been stolen.
Ohio tried some crap with me yrs back when I was passing thru. They took my license and told me once I saw the judge and paid the fine I could get it back. Few days later I'm back home in texas and called dps. She told me come up there,get a replacement and said in nice way...they dont care what Ohio thinks,they can't do anything about it unless I go back to Ohio. 30 yrs later and nothing has ever come of it. Texas really doesn't care about other states garbage...lol.
I had a cop pull me over in Michigan. Many years ago. Because of window tint on my side windows and he said he couldn't see inside while he was driving the other way. I told him if he looked at my plate before pulling me over. You would have seen it's a Florida state tag. He proceeded to give my information back and let me go. This was 24ish years ago. Lol
I was a San Diego Deputy who worked traffic for 16 years, until 2013. I have taken the State class for modified vehicle enforcement. In that class we only targeted Ca. vehicles. With the number of out of state military in San Diego, there are literally thousands of non-Ca vehicles in the City and County. This should go viral letting people know San Diego has become hostile to out of state tourists and business who dare drive a non-Ca. vehicle.
Thank you for the information. I was found guilty and fined by the judge. The cops said "we are going to get all of you". He said my car looks like cars at takeovers yet you would never see a fast mustang at a takeover. This video is blowing up
It’s pretty bad. They’ve gotten people I know here with stock exhausts. For whatever reason they tend to leave military cars alone. I will see military member cars with on base registration billowing out smoke from no emissions go by cops. They’ll have no cats, no resonators or mufflers, long tube headers and sometimes no flames and they never do shit. It’s pretty crazy how the policing is down here. A lot of police and sheriffs have time to harass people over pretty stupid shit now but they won’t show up to someone walking around with a knife threatening people and things like that for hours, if at all. I guess they are too busy bothering people with stock exhaust on stock cars…
Liberalism run amuck!! Get out of there!!! I left in 2003, and have been so relieved! My friends come visit me and are blown away how things are so different where I live!!!
California is no longer the state I was born in. I am 57 now and have seen the state turn to sh!t because of the one dominant party political system that’s been in place for the past 50 years. It is the Republik of Commiefornia. Land of dictators and socialists and communists.
@tomtibbits4423 and who cares. It would suck for us but what they make the rest of us do with their terrible politics is worth going through some hard times. Besides not being able to get cheap Chinese goods might make an American domestic market more of a possibility again. Move there if you want their junk. We don't need it anymore.
@@caleguenther89471000000000000000000% agree I live in Torrance right along the 110 to the dock and I hear the out of state truckers throw their Jake brake on at 3am as one final fuck u to the state nd I love it
As a car repair technician, my Alldata app will ask me, "for use in California" on many parts. Semi trucks are also NOT exempt from the Cali emissions related rules. It's BS dude 😢
Yup! I was born and raised there (San Diego) and left that shit hole 8 years ago this year. Move to America Arizona and never looked back and will NEVER be back. Me and my car are loving it!
Can we not point out unjust laws and regulations without making people with actual identity issues a joke? I’ve seen this same comment basically all down this thread and it just takes away from the real issue. No one wants to support people that like to make others live the way they think they should, and so when you see that the people complaining about laws like this are the same people making the same tired jokes at the expense of the most vulnerable people in society, people are going to focus on that instead of the actual, legitimate issue raised. It’s just human nature, fair or unfair. So if you can’t control your human nature to ‘other’ fellow citizens, others aren’t going to control their human nature to preemptively decide anything you have to say is just as unintelligent, and nothing changes. This was really messed up and if a state wants to treat visitors this way, people need to know so they stop visiting. Idk if it’s worse or better than my state that basically bends over backwards for visitors at the expense of the locals. Two different extremes I guess. But nothing can change if people don’t learn about it and people won’t learn about it if the people that are bringing the issue up are the same people that think it’s hilarious to beat a dead horse, making the same jokes for well over a decade, and putting people down for absolutely no reason. If you are a dick to others why should anyone care that cops are dicks to you?
This is from the California DMV website regarding military personnel "If you are on active duty you may operate a commercial vehicle owned by you without obtaining California registration provided the vehicle has valid registration in your home state or the state of military assignment at the time of registration, and is not used in a trade or business"
Right but im not sure how that affected my situation. Per the california law. Any registered vehicle in the entire united must abide by all emmission laws for California prior to entering. The only thing that prevented me from not having to fix my car was the judge. I got lucky.
It is based on where the car is registered at. It doesn't matter if Cali has smog or not. If your state does not require it then you can drive it in all 50 states. If that was the case then there will be smog station at the boarder of Cali when entering. People forget this is a free country and we are able to travel freely. @@Hardwaretuned
@@Hardwaretuned I wonder if there is a loophole in the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act that would exempt military members from the emissions BS. It is an unnecessary burden for you to comply since you are stationed there (against your will).
@moosejaw50 no infact we were required to get a smog check to get our gate pass for FT Irwin for vehicles not registered in CA (and that was I think back in 98) . I even had to pay the 300 impact fee they had back then when I registered my mustang I bought while stationed in KS. CA doesn't care about military members.
I registered my car in Tennessee as I have a TN driver license and insurance. Cops are cracking down because people have cars registered in South Dakota or Montana but with California drivers license. I got state ref (Long Beach) when I had my car registered in Cali. I went to court and all the judge asked was my problems corrected. I told him yes and then they dismissed my ticket.
@@metalbeast83 Yea, it got worse back in 2020 I think. It was voted on to make the emission laws really strict. That's why most companies don't mail illegal emissions parts to Cali. They haven't pulled me over yet, but I'm waiting. I am ready. They can't do anything to out of state cars as my state doesn't require smog or emissions inspection.
@@officialmew1127 yea where I am they don't have any smog or inspections on vehicles there are too many farms an nursery businesses here with junky truck for them to try that here . lol It would put the county out of business . This stuff right here is why we definitely don't need old dictator newsom to run for pres, he would ruin this country beyond repair.
Let me guess; somebody has a 1978 Dodge Lil Express Truck with its 360-4V with the old Mopar 340 cam, non cat dual exhaust and legal in most when new despite virtually zero emission equipment. Let the refs try to enforce the equipment check on it since installing a pair of converters is technically tampering
I admittedly was riding dirty in SoCal for nearly 10 years. I was pulled over 2 times, but the officers were cool and never asked to see under my hood. Until the 3rd time. He did a U-turn in the middle of the road like he was a stunt driver on _'Dukes of Hazzard'_ and pulled me over because he heard by BOV and exhaust. But I had a Trump Card; I was moving east in 5 days. I showed him my vehicle transport invoice and moving company invoice, then he had the nerve to ask me (like it was going to help him) _"Does that state have a referee like CA?..."_ Bro. 😑 He let me go and said, _"I'd better not see this car on the roads after this date."_ I just said, _"You won't."_ I had a great time in CA, but it's the WORST for car enthusiasts.
My first and only visit to Cali was 20 years ago, we crossed into Cali from Arizona to go to the dunes and were literally ( zero exaggeration ) less than ONE mile into Cali when we were pulled over by a State Trooper in 100 degree heat(me, wife, 3 year old son) and hassled for an HOUR on the side of the road over window tint that was legal in Az., but not in Cali. We finally agreed i'd roll my windows completely down, open the rear sliding glass and immediately U turn and drive back to the Az state line, followed by him.Which we did - and I have NEVER gone back to that hell hole and never will .
Crazy everyone here runs illegal tint super dark never have any issues. Had way more problems in Washington state due to a speed trap right at the state line.
@@tfinvold Might be different now, but hell mine wasnt even that dark but the way that Trooper carried on you'd think i just murdered an entire troop of girl scouts and was dragging the bodies behind my truck down the hiway.
There were how many cop cars and cops that had nothing better to do came to look at your car? First thing I noticed when I moved from California to the Midwest was the cops in the Midwest were actually pretty mellow. One actually held the door open for me while I was coming out of a convenience store and he was going in, that never happened to me when I lived in Cali, I lived there for the first 32 years of my life. That was 27 years ago and I’ve been in enjoying freedom ever since. ☮️🇺🇸
@@Hardwaretuned well in that case just tell them you’re car identifies as emissions compliment. by state law they have to accept that, if not it’s hate speech. 😂
from my understanding, Military personal do not have to register their cars here if they are stationed here. I read that on the DMV website I think.@@Hardwaretuned
Contest in court, it'll get tossed out as state ref tickets only applies to cars registered in CA. If you're visiting CA for a short period of time then you should be fine. 12.145 Privileges of Nonresidents Chapter 12 Nonresident Vehicles 12.145 Privileges of Nonresidents (CVC §6700) The owner of any vehicle, other than a commercial vehicle, of a type subject to registration which is registered in a foreign jurisdiction may operate the vehicle in California until the owner accepts gainful employment in this state or establishes residency in this state, whichever occurs first, provided the vehicle displays valid license plates and has a valid registration issued to the owner, and the owner was a resident of that state at the time of issuance. A nonresident owner of a vehicle may operate, or permit operation of, a vehicle in California without obtaining California registration if the vehicle is registered in the place of residence of the owner and displays valid license plates issued by that state. This exemption does not apply if the nonresident owner rents, leases, lends, or otherwise furnishes the vehicle to a California resident for regular use on California highways. Any vehicle owned by a nonresident and furnished to a California resident for their regular use within this state must be registered in California within 20 days after first operation of the vehicle in this state by the resident (CVC §4000.4). A nonresident registration that does not indicate an expiration date will be considered to expire one year from the date of first use of the vehicle in California. Fees are due immediately and must be paid within 20 days if the owner accepts gainful employment or establishes residency in California (CVC §4152.5).
I just got state reffed had no cats/catch can/ long tubes/no mufflers!!! I agree that the takeovers are ruining the car scene but the funny thing is most of those cars aren’t modified
Yeah the cops are frying the wrong fish. The takeovers are ruining it for people like us. Im waiting to see if this gets dropped. I’ll drive my car regardless.
They physically can’t do that. I feel you though, I bought a 3v when I first got stationed here (had to sell it due to health reasons) but was always worried the cops would try to pull something like this. I have my whole driveway registered in TN now. Keep us updated on the outcome, I just put an obnoxious exhaust on the daily 💀
@Hardwaretuned crazy considering it's not registered there. Only loophole they can probably say is you're stationed there. That state is so stupid that even when I worked a wildfire emergency for them, they wanted me to pay their taxes,even though i dont live there, lol.
When I lived in Oceanside they would wait till some marines are about to get stationed elsewhere to pull them over and have them state ref'ed. causing a huge headache. I moved away to Arizona but it looks like its gotten worse out there.
Californians moving here have started the same BS they created in CA. Not all, but definitely enough to make themselves unwelcome in bigger cities. Funny how humans migrate away from misery and bring with them the same mentality and attitudes that created the problems they are trying to escape.
You should check with another lawyer. Requiring all cars to meet CA regs is illogical, even bone stock cars from other states were/are built to different emissions standards. If that was true any bone stock car with out of state plates would be eligible for ticketing.
Well, hate to tell you this although it is listed in California's vehicle code, it's a federal law..... Hate to tell you, but Arizona and Texas is in the United States.... If a state chooses to actively enforce it, they can the same if they choose not to...... Act stupid, get stupid reward.... It's that simple. We also know that no shop in California would install that exhaust system.....if your out of state, the shop either gave you a written doc from the mfg or stated on the receipt it was illegal. So let's not play the I didn't know it or they just started enforcing it..... It's been this way since the late 1970's.......
I just researched the issue. California's regulations provide exceptions for out-of-state vehicles which are just "passing through." However, some local authorities enforce unreasonable standards for what constitutes "passing through."
so was the state ref for the engine mods as well not just exhaust? cuz my exhaust isnt very loud but im boosted. 😬 im located in east county san diego and ya i always try to steer clear from areas like downtown, chula vista, and now i guess la mesa lol. ramona, escondido, el cajon cops are all chill.
So the exhaust is what caused them to pull me over and then they said “ that doesn’t look carb legal “ after looking under my hood. it’s hilarious that all 6 cops had no clue what they were even looking at. I will say the blower will not come off the car.
Yeah it’s all good. This video will make its rounds. Really wanted to relay some information that has been misinterpreted. The cops don’t care what state you are from they are reaching.
Of course it's more necessary to pull over cars. The poor and homeless that are robbing Harbor Freight dont have money to pay for a ticket. These states are hemorrhaging money. Law enforcement has to come up with the money somehow. Especially when some departments are having budget cuts.
You overlook the biggest thing ... Police Union Retirement Funds - that's what principal and locality's and counties need to FUND cause the Police / COPs are working for Retirement - get 80 % pay at retirement and FULL MEDICAL - do U!
Loved CA as a child but moved out when I turned 24 now all my cars & guns are modded and I’m as happy as I’ve ever been like when I was a child living in ca
When I did an engine swap on my 2005 mustang I had to provide documents that stated it met California emissions standards to pass MA state inspections. California must be God in disguise.
Per ca dmv 12.145 Privileges of Nonresidents (VC §6700) The owner of any vehicle, other than a commercial vehicle, of a type subject to registration which is registered in a foreign jurisdiction may operate the vehicle in California until the owner accepts gainful employment in this state or establishes residency in this state, whichever occurs first, provided the vehicle displays valid license plates and has a valid registration issued to the owner, and the owner was a resident of that state at the time of issuance. A nonresident owner of a vehicle may operate, or permit operation of, a vehicle in California without obtaining California registration if the vehicle is registered in the place of residence of the owner and displays valid license plates issued by that state. This exemption does not apply if the nonresident owner rents, leases, lends, or otherwise furnishes the vehicle to a California resident for regular use on California highways. Any vehicle owned by a nonresident and furnished to a California resident for their regular use within this state must be registered in California within 20 days after first operation of the vehicle in this state by the resident (VC §4000.4). A nonresident registration that does not indicate an expiration date will be considered to expire one year from the date of first use of the vehicle in California. Fees are due immediately and must be paid within 20 days if the owner accepts gainful employment or establishes residency in California (VC §4152.5). www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/vehicle-industry-registration-procedures-manual-2/nonresident-vehicles/privileges-of-nonresidents/ www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/vehicle-industry-registration-procedures-manual-2/nonresident-vehicles/privileges-of-nonresidents/ I visit family in ca from out of state and never get hassled by ca cops or chp.
According to CA law, the emissions rules only apply to cars being registered in CA. On the other hand, CA’s 95db limit on exhaust noise applies to ALL vehicles, regardless of the state of registration.
It’s illegal ( a misdemeanor ) to modify any exhaust as to make it louder than stock or defeat the emissions equipment in this state. California simply hates taxpayers. New laws are now aimed at motorhomes entering the state being smog tested while tourism by said motorhome owners is a big business. California has simply become the FU state more interested in making regulations and causing higher prices while making it harder for people to visit and businesses to stay in business. I don’t understand their reasoning behind shooting themselves in the foot with overregulation of businesses that draw tourism and the deterrence of the tourists to come and spend money ENJOYABLY in the state.
An RV is usually just driven to a destination and parked for an extended period of time. Not used to commute and hardly needs to be closely regulated for emissions. Carb and the EPA need to have their budgets cut to the same percentage emissions have dropped.
I am from California and needed to go to do a presentation in Lassen County. I rented a car in Reno and drove over to Lassen County. I was driving a car that had Nevada plates on it. I was driving about 10 over the limit on a two lane highway. I passed a CHP going the opposite direction. He didn’t turn around right away but I saw he did eventually turn around and flip on his lights. By now he was several miles behind me. When I felt he was close enough and there was a safe place I pulled over and shutoff the ignition, opened the windows and kept both hands on the wheel. He went through the usual spiel. Then he looked at my license and rental agreement and said, “oh you’re from California.” It was at that moment that I realized I most likely got pulled over because I had Nevada plates and this was his M.O.. Yes I broke the basic speed law and was driving over the limit. However, lesson learned, I now check the plates on the car I rent and will only drive one with the state plates for the state I am in. Flash forward several years and I was driving the same stretch of road and saw the CHP pulled over another car with Nevada plates. Bottom line - I drive slower and check the plates before I drive out of the rental lot.
This is crazy! So if I drive from Ohio to California to enjoy the sights and off-road/car camp, my diesel has to be compliant??? Did you get fined? Do the cops carry decibel meters?
makes me a little worried living in san diego with my custom nissan. I can pass a smog test with my mods but all it takes is one angry cop to hear my exhaust and tell me its over
Welcome to Ca if a manufacturer does not pay Ca for a CARB certification for his part it can’t be used in this state it’s a scam two part’s exactly identical and because no carb sticker no dice I know happened to me on a turbo. Totally OE style but no sticker I had to replace it and if you own a diesel truck well they’re out to get you also!!
@2:11 how did you answer the question of how many days have you been there? because they have a 10 day law, requiring you to register and change your driver's license. Not saying it's right but it's one of those that have not been challenged and ruled unconstitutional obviously.
Very concerned my 2010 F350 DRW 6.4 diesel has been deleted (the emissions package killed them quick) , which is used to haul a truck camper and trailer, will get pulled over down there. I'm from an area in Oregon that does not test. Mostly concerned they would force me to have the whole combination trailered out of their State.
If you got a state ref ticket in CA but your vehicle is registered out of state, it will not prevent you from continuing to register your vehicle out of state. It will be an issue if you want to move it to California. However, you still have a ticket to deal with.
That's their priority in that place, out of all things. Wouldn't even go there for vacation or whatnot, as that place just actively tries to restrict people from even travelling freely. Strucking a part of the American dream right at its heart.
Doesn’t matter what state you’re from. You have to comply with the local state. I drove a semi into California. Got flagged by Prius from CARB at the state line. Long story short, $13k in fines. Because too much soot at the exhaust. Done with that state!
So one question that i have is that if you dont live there do you have to put your car back to stock? or do you just pay the fines and move on. that sucks man i dont think plp know that
Okay - You spoke with an attorney - still hearsay. What is the actual state law that cites 'out of state' vehicles must be in compliance as soon as they hit the border? - Thanks
Dude, Australia has way harsh laws than California. If you get pulled over with any non-standard part fitted to your car you can be fined! They will fine you if your window washer bottle is too low, if they literally cannot get you for anything else? If you stop and lock your car and go into the woods or on private property there will be a fine slapped on your wind screen with a sticky back so they make sure it won't blow away in the wind and it will be addressed to the owner of the car! I drove my mate's parents Toyota Altize Camry and the police will do a full lock down blocking every single road and mass impounding of cars even if you aren't doing anything wrong? Your parked up with your car and hood open like a mini private car show and Nek Minnet coppers fucken everywhere. Dude's with their mod 4x4s simply take plates off and drive over traffic island to get away. You'll be lucky to come away from the car meeting with anything less that $2.5k in fines. Me.....I fucken locked the car and got my friends parents to come pick us up. They wrote a ticket for low washer fluid and they didn't even test the car to make sure? I got my friends parents to write to the police saying they parked in a public carpark and left their car there overnight and why were they receiving the fine? They didn't want to do it so I typed it all for them and threatened the police with court action if they didn't dismiss the infringement within 28 days. The cops deleted by the fine end of story.I wanted to exposes their BS in the court system!
@@Hardwaretuned well if your lawyer is worth anything he'll bring that up that the cop is being subjective and is not able to differentiate between 95db and 96db. Unless they have concrete testing to prove your car is more than 95db the judge should throw out the case.
California Motor Vehicle Code does specify how many decibels at what distance regarding noise. This is not an "emissions" check requiring you to adjust your smog. If you have a loud, exhaust disturbing others with your noise you can get pulled over.
I'm fully building my Accord all the way out once I do a state smog. After that I'm leaving forever 😆, you got six years before you need to do a state smog again, I won't be here for even a whole ass year lmao.
Well even in my situation I’m not getting my car smogged. I know what I’m going to do with my car and going to keep that to myself for the time being. I’m out of state I don’t smog here in California. The only time I would ever need to smog is if I fix my car and have the state ref pass it. The car will get some quiet mufflers.
@@Hardwaretuned The whole ordeal with California and cars is a big fuck show, I'm just here for a little while, I'm gonna swap my motor but that's it, put a ktuner and a CAI and call it.
My husband got an offer to work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory but it would have required us to move to California. He took a job at a naval yard in Maine instead and we haven't regretted it.
They tried that on me back when i was stationed in whidbey and drove up LA to see family what the lawyer told you isn't what i was told due to its been settled by the Supreme Court that as long as the car is legal in the state that it is registered no other state has the right to counter act that so i had a $25 fix it ticket the Court charged me but hey that was also 2018 now I'm in Florida and they really only care about how loud your music is
... So even Florida doesn't seem safe now. It's slowly morphing into the earlier stages of the CA policy, feels like the 2010-2016ish California. Starting with subwoofers then move onto aftermarket pipes
@zaccorpseman7366 that's true. Currently, I haven't had any problems (currently stationed in Florida), but I don't drive the charger too much anymore. My wife's car has waaaay better gas mileage and a shitty sound system
I left the state many years ago, but when I first moved there, I had a year-old pickup. Even though it passed smog with flying colors on par with vehicles with CA emissions packages and certainly better numbers that many long time CA registered vehicles, I got hit with a $300 penalty when I went to register with DMV. Reason given was my truck wasn’t manufactured to meet PRC emissions. I guess I was lucky I had over 12k miles on the odometer because I’d talked to others who moved with newer cars with less than 12k who went to register got hit with CA sales tax for “buying a car out of state” even though they weren’t a CA resident at the time even though they’d paid it in their previous home state. That was in the early 90s. I think perhaps it’s time for car enthusiasts and self defense rights supporters to combine their efforts and create a stronger political movement and vote with authority. I’d rather hear a Coyote’s musical exhaust than I would profanity from a loud car stereo. Though driving is a privilege in all 50 states, cars are still property. I recall one CA state police agency back in the 90s that once received the title, “misdemeanor cops in a felony world.” Sounds like the title has spread.
What about your 14th amendment right? That ticket denies your right to travel. (1) the right to enter one state and leave another (an inherent right with historical support from the Articles of Confederation), (2) the right to be treated as a welcome visitor rather than a hostile stranger (protected by the "Privileges and Immunities" clause in Article IV, § 2), I'm guessing your in the navy, that means you have no requirement to change the registration or your license due to duty assignment.
That wouldn't work any better than the sovereign citizens that try to spout the same exact thing to drive without a license😂 You do have the right to travel, just not by driving a car on a highway lmao
Not so. He has a legally registered vehicle in his home state and also has a valid license. One is not anything like the other. CA can't decide to restrict people from other states travelling into or threw. It's one damn country. @@Kdubz_Auto_HVAC
Articles of Confederation are not a legal document, but the bill of rights which the 14th amendment is. If someone takes this to court rather than roll over it will not pass legal muster and get thrown out. This isn't some nutty sovereign citizen crap, it's your rights. @@Kdubz_Auto_HVAC
Most of the cops here in CA don’t know shit about cars. They just hating when they see a nice car especially if it’s someone young driving it. Hurts their little ego 😂
OK. I'm a Californian. I have been here a very long time. San Diego. I can tell you this: Everyday a flood of cars and trucks cross North from Mexico in to CA. They have little to NO emissions equipment. Too often belching over-rich mixtures from a.lack of maintenance or equipment. Sitting behind these vehicles in traffic makes your eyes burn and can give you a head ache. They NEVER get pulled over (for emissions). I had a chance once to speak off the record with a career CA Highway Patrol Officer (remember haters this is just one guy...) and asked about this issue. He told me if he pulls me over and issues a citation, there is a good chance I will show up on the court date and either pay the fine, fix the car or both. The implication was the other folks would not so what was the point(?). It still grinds on be to this day. How can CA leadership think that weather born emissions magically stop at state and country boarders? My state has lost all common sense.
Sorry to hear that got you like that. The Paxton should be CARB legal, so there shouldn't be an issue there, right? Can you just throw the stock exhaust back on, take it to the ref and then swap it back out? Also, it's weird that they'd claim a car would have to be CA compliant when it's not from here. That sounds like them just trying to BS you, but I'm not an attorney, so it might be true. I doubt they go around looking for out of state plates just to get them reffed, as nobody would ever come here, especially those from south of the border lol. Hope everything works out for you man. I'll be waiting for the update.
So it doesn’t work like that. first off i wont be bringing this to the state ref as it would require me to completely remove everything on the car to pass. That’s the California law. No one is bs anyone unfortunately. A stock exhaust wouldn’t help me pass the smog here.
I could be wrong, but it seems to me that my economical 2001 Saturn (1.9L plastic 4-door) obeys the law in ALL FIFTY STATES. I think the laws were harmonized for 2001, but then Commiefornia tightened the emissions rules again in model year 2002.
Thats going to suck for the people visiting with bone stock 1988 muatangs that werent sild originally in CA simce they arent maf equipped and up to CA standard. Its such a stupid rule and its so stupid that CA will act as if theyre concerned about air quality but wont push for ethenol to be used
So I will say this was told to me but I have to see it I’m writing. Once I see the law on paper then I’ll fully believe that is the case. I do believe there is still some misinformation being passed around and I’m trying to find the best sources for that information without fishing through an entire book of state laws
Thank you very helpful right on in regards to them wasting there time giving people who spend money on there car a hard time while criminals out there are robbing store left and right pretty soon there wouldn't be any store left they really need to do there job
Depends what county you live in. Some cities and counties suck in Ca. for built cars. And if you talk back they will get the one officer who knows all the laws and hammer you. There are a few guys that show up at cars and coffee that have cars registered outside Ca. to get around smog laws. I haven't heard any of them say this has happened to them. Funny they always go after cars that are loud but don't care about motorcycles that are twice as loud. If you drive a Mustang or a Charger/Challenger in my area you will get followed.
@@jgmoparyep it all depends on the county you live. I got a state ref in LA while pumping gas 😂 I stood as long as I can I was there for about an hour and a half but they wouldn’t leave so I just started the car and immediately 5 squad cars pulled up and 2 of them with their guns out. I left LA though I’m in Kern County now and have been pulled over with the same exact set up but they always just hit me with “stay safe”. So far 1 cop has mentioned the loud exhaust but all they said was get it fixed. I drive by the sheriffs station 4 times a day every single day and there’s ALWAYS a squad car there hiding but he has never pulled me over
Ive always wondered what they would do with my 84' VW Rabbit. Bone stock 1.6l NA diesel. Puffs black smoke at every light, intake is incredibly loud in comparison to other vehicles. It is however complient to CARB rules for 1984. If I got pulled over in CA stating that ive modified the vehicle to violate emissions laws somehow. I'll probably just leep laughing from their ignorance.
I can say with certainty part of the issue is "similar and applicable laws" in these United States. Say for instance State A has a law that says no window tint over 35%, and State B has a law that says no window tint over 34%, its close enough. State A says no modification of muffler causing it to increase noise above OEM, but State B says its ok as long as the noise doesn’t exceed X decibels: again close enough. Finally, WA 46.37 talks about loud mufflers but allows for vehicles over 25 years old to get a bit of a pass, but perhaps CA doesn’t allow this. So I can see why the special enforcement team is dedicated to this issue because of street take overs have gotten foolish and most people are tired of having their fillings jolted out of their head with loud pipes and music. I wonder however are they also targeting the straight pipes on Harley Davidson MCs?? The screaming eagles are straight pipes, no baffles, and are by law illegal. So perhaps you could show how the enforcement is not consistent. Which in WA most judges use that to toss the civil infraction in traffic court. Unfortunately CA is not a civil infraction for vehicle code (at least not yet). Good luck.
My 2005 mustang shoots flames out the exhaust and I haven't got a state ref ticket yet but as soon as I take my G37 which is completely stock I get pulled over 😂
I can't recall the constitutional amendment or ruling precedent but I think an interstate commerce clause makes any state law that prohibits the travel through one state to get to another unconstitutional. In other words the state of Illinois could prohibit the registration or use of a diesel engine in box trucks, (preferring natural gas or electric), but they can't stop a business from shipping their products from Indiana to Iowa, in a diesel box truck.
Cops don't know the laws because they're so complex and convoluted, so it's time for an attorney. IF what they claim is true, that means no one form out of state can enter Kalifornia with a vehicle that isn't 100% stock.
Welcome to the "Gotcha" state. They've been doing this to gun owners for years. Federal law allows people to purchase firearms in states adjoining their home state as long as they comply with all federal laws and the laws of the state where the sale takes place. California allows people to bring their personal firearms into the state with them as long as they are types legal to possess in California. However, a California resident purchasing a firearm out of state and bringing it home is committing a felony. They actually send police to check plates at out of state gun shows to create a hot list of cars to stop and search if they spot them on the return trip. Meanwhile, dopers shooting up on the sidewalk are not an enforcement priority. I moved to the Philippines. A well run third world country is a *HUGE* improvement.
There was a guy that was visiting California with tinted windows that was legal in his state but wasn’t in California: I think he got a ticket I don’t remember but the cop had told him to take it off
We should all sue the state of California for stopping our freedom of travel we are not free to travel in California without changing your car rights are God given and no laws shall infringe
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