Senate Bill 708 repeals the current pro-hobbyist
exemption for vehicles 30 years and older and replaces
it with an exemption for vehicles that are 45 or more
model years old commencing January 1, 2005.
We urge you to contact your State Senators to
oppose SB 708.
** 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 and infrequently driven (about
one-third the miles each year as a new vehicle).
** 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 take the time to contact your State Senator
on this issue. To find out who your state senators
are, you can visit
http://www.sen.ca.gov/~newsen/senators/senators.htp
or contact the California Senate general information
line at 916/445-4311.
If you have any questions about this issue, please
contact the California Activist Jim Thomas, (Home/work
415/924-2184) or fastestdog@prodigy.net
Also, a big thanks goes to SEMA for alerting us to
this bill.
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