Thread: New smog laws

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Hey poeople just thought I would pass along a little FYI. Was in my friends muffler shop today having a little work done on the MRS' vehicle and the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) happened to stop by looking for a receipt for a CAT they had installed on another customers vehicle. The test only station still would not pass the vehicle and had previously told the customer to replace the CAT, which they can not do but to send them to a repair station. So anyway he discussed the new laws that have been passed and will be coming soooooon! For those who don't know here in this crazy State of Cal, especially in the enhance areas the 30 year law is out. 1975 and down exempt unless an Officer propably CHP pulls you over and finds that you have altered the emissions system he can write you a citition to have it put back and smoged. I asked for what years? He stated all the way back was his answer. Also if you have a vehicle of 1975 and down and have a non op on it and then decide to put it back on the street they are going to request a smog cert. So just a word that Big State Brother is looking out for us. Anybody else have any info. bestbbq

DennyW.......
actually Il.does test just not the rural areas...... YET !!!!!!!! County Zip Codes
Cook All
Dupage All
Lake All
Kane All except
60109, 60119, 60135, 60140, 60142, 60144, 60147, 60151, 60152, 60178, 60182, 60511, 60520, 60545 and 60554.
Kendall All except
60447, 60512, 60536, 60537, 60541, those parts of 60543 that are not within the census defined urbanized area, 60545 and 60560.
McHenry All except
60001, 60003, 60034, 60071, 60072, 60097, 60098, 60142, 60152, and 60180.
Will All except
60401, 60407, 60408, 60410, 60416, 60418, 60421, 60442, 60447, 60468, 60481, 60935, and 69050.
Madison All except
62001, 62012, 62021, 62026, 62046, 62058, 62061, 62067, 62074, 62088, 62097, 62249, 62275 and 62281.
Monroe All except
62244, 62248, 62256, 62261, 62276, 62278, 62279, 62295, and 62298.
St. Clair All except
62224, 62243, 62248, 62254, 62255, 62257, 62258, 62260, 62264, 62265, 62269, 62278, 62282, 62285, 62289 and 62298.

Exempt Vehicles

The following vehicles are exempt from vehicle emissions inspections:

* motorcycles;
* vehicles of model year 1967 or before;
* farm vehicles and implements of husbandry;
* antique vehicles [(at least 25 years old) that qualify for antique license plates from the Illinois Secretary of State. For more information, contact the Illinois Secretary of State at (800) 252-8980.];
* diesel-powered vehicles and vehicles that are powered exclusively by electricity;
* vehicles for which a Junking Certificate has been issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/3-117);
* vehicles operated exclusively for parade or ceremonial purposes by a non-profit veteran, fraternal or civic organization; *
* vehicles operated exclusively in organized amateur or professional sporting activities as defined in the Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/1 et seq.). *

* Race Car/Show Car affidavits are available at all inspection stations or may be obtained online from the list of compliance forms available on the EPA web site. Please read carefully and complete the affidavit and enclose all required documentation for consideration. The affidavit must be resubmitted every two years to retain the exemption.