Leno’s Law: A Smog-Free Future for Classic Cars?

In this video, we’re breaking down “Leno’s Law” — a new California bill that could let classic cars (35+ years old) skip smog checks. How does this shape the future for car collectors in the Golden State?

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[hungrymoose]

Diesel trains are one of the most low emission per ton ways to transport anything and California is trying to kill them too while not giving any incentives for electrifying.

[EdDale]

The aspect of the California law that bothers me is that you are not allowed to update the parts unless the parts are CARB certified.

[brianbird]

Last year, Texas was entertaining instituting a tax per mile. We live 60 miles from the nearest WalMart (which is incredible) but I'm not going to lie, we were researching the cost of programming equipment used for odometers on all of our vehicles versus paying the tax per mile.

The equipment to reprogram odometers was cheaper 😈

[TheOriginalLugnuts]

It’s not about the environment it’s about power and control. The government wants to control and regulate everything we do and own.

[arethouready]

I always crack up at the end of show when Doug wearing that big hat

[matthewstorm]

The thing is, cars that are 1995 and older represent only 2% of cars on the road here in California. The emissions from these cars is negligible.

[MrFixItGa]

I live on the south side of Metro-Atlanta. I am literally about a mile or so from the county line where the Metro-Atlanta area ends. There are plenty of people who live just a mile or two from me who don't have to do emissions testing. They drive to the same places and further than I do into Metro-Atlanta for their daily commute. 🙄 I only drive 14 miles to work.
It's ridiculous. It should be the whole state or no one, with an age limit. I say no more than 20 or 25 years.

[Corkfather]

I had my diesel truck “state reffed” in California and it’s not even registered in CA. They’re fucking crazy out there, I have no issue avoiding the entire state forever.

[ianhardin]

Jay says he gets a plate renewal form EVERY day.

[-Ranger]

In Colorado, our smog rules are just as strict as California. Replacement cats need to be CARB approved and all smog equipment installed. For vehicles 32 years old or older, you have to smog the car once when you buy it, then never again as long as you own it. The collector plates are $250 and they're good for five years. Any vehicle 1975 or older is exempt from any smog check and plates are collector as well.
I ran all of my vehicles through without issue because they grade the vehicle based on year, and the bar is set pretty low for a 1981 Corvette, a 1982 Collector Edition Corvette and 1992 Toyota 4Runner. With that behind me, the '81 was transformed into a 2800lb, supercharged, 4-speed monster. The '82 CE is sporting an STS twin turbo with beefed 700R4. Between all three pieces of crap that I own, they'll see maybe 15k miles per year combined. Soooo, how is it that I'm damaging the environment when the newest vehicle I have, was built when I was in eighth I'm old!!!!

[bimbettocavallo]

California today doesn't allow titling an imported car if newer than 1967. This is also ridiculous and should be changed on the same basis.

[JKlein]

I'm not going to start ranting. I'm not. I have several Ohio E-Check horror stories. One guy thought my 84 El Camino was front wheel drive and ignored and argued with me when I tried to tell him it was RWD. I'm so glad we don't have to deal with it anymore.

[Pariahwulfen]

I feel the need to point out that only SEVEN counties in Ohio do the poor tax that is eCheck.

[smahlt]

"Assuming that we believe that cars are a significant contributor to overall global warming"
For the most part, I agree with your takes, but I wanted to point out that this statement is not the whole story. It's not just overall emissions, it's emissions within densely populated areas. The LA area has bad air quality due to the sheer number of vehicles in a relatively small area. For the health and comfort of the overall population, it makes sense to be strict about things that contribute to the pollution. Now, should someone who lives in Bumfuck, CA be subject to the same regulations as someone who lives in one of the big population centers? Probably not, unless it can be proven they commute there regularly.

[jjkbigman]

As long as they can be cited for a visible and persistent cloud of exhaust so if the rings go or the head gasket bites the dust

[TheRamRanch]

I’ve got an 87 dodge truck that I drive probably 50 miles a week. I CANNOT get hagerty to insure it.

[milkman]

My opinion is that all cars should be allowed, but they should be taxed according to their pollution and miles driven. Yes electric cars will not be taxed, but there shouldn't a subsidy for them. Classics get taxed a lot, but because of the low mileage, the actual amount isn't too high.

[abrotherslegacy]

Only 7 of Ohio’s 88 counties have emissions testing. I moved to a county that doesn’t require them fortunately.

[michaelklein]

Pine tree sap is brutal to paint. I would be surprised if they could save the paint.

[denisc]

Ct is 25 years and older, I put 75 miles on my corvette last year. It's all a money grab, I get having Clean air but the standards should be reasonable.