If you are not interested in protecting the California law which gives
emissions test exemption to 30 year old cars you can delete now!
I just got the following message from Hagerty, a classic auto insurance
company. Looks like California auto enthusiasts are going to have to
fight for this every year!
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URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Legislation to Repeal Old Car Emissions Exemption Reintroduced in
California State Assembly
Here we go again! As predicted, legislation has been reintroduced in the
California Assembly to repeal the state's current rolling emissions test
exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older. A.B. 2683 repeals the
current pro-hobbyist exemption and replaces it with a provision requiring
the permanent testing of all 1976 and newer model vehicles. This year,
the bill was introduced by California State Assemblywoman Sally Lieber
(D-District 22).
We Urge You to Contact Assemblywoman Lieber and Your Own State Assembly
Member Immediately to Oppose A.B. 2683
Existing law in California exempts all vehicles 30-years old and older
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 contact your State Assembly Member to oppose A.B. 2683.
Assemblywoman Lieber can be reached by e-mail at
Assemblywoman.Lieber@assembly.ca.gov To find out who your own State
Assembly Member is, contact the California Assembly's general information
line at 916/445-4311 or visit the Hagerty Protection Network website,
Advocacy Avenue section at
http://www.hagerty.com/advocacy/adv_sections.asp?z=contact or by emailing
or calling Sydney McManus, Hagerty Protection Network Legislative
Director, at smcmanus@hagerty.com or 800-922-4050, x8787.
Please e-mail a copy of your letters to us at smcmanus@hagerty.com or fax:
231-932-6887.
Thank you for your commitment to the hobby.
Sincerely,
McKeel Hagerty
Hagerty Protection Network
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