Smoke Testing Program Basics
Q) Who has to comply with the state mandated testing program?
A) All California based fleet owners (businesses) with two or more diesel vehicles weighing 6,000 pounds or more. Exceptions are vehicles with engines 4 years old and newer, and vehicles used for personal use. See letter sent out by ARB by clicking on link below.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/mailouts/mso0702/mso0702.pdf <<<updated August 2007
Q) How often do the vehicles have to be tested?
A) Once a year
Q) Are the test results reported to the ARB by electronic means like the smog test?
A) No, all test results are recorded on paper and you have to keep the tests for two years.
Q) In what year did the program start?
A) July 1, 1998
Q) Is this a CHP program?
A) No, you may or may not get correct information from the CHP.
Q) What happens if I don't comply with the program?
A) The ARB has been issuing some heavy fines for non compliance. Click on a link below to go to the ARB's settlement pages.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr073107.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr081407.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/taylor.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/vacaville.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/stockton.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/pgande.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/wm.htm <<<updated Nov 2007
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr101007.htm <<<updated Nov 2007
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/casesett2008.htm <<< 2008 Case settlements
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/casesett.htm <<<updated September 2009
Q) What happens if my vehicle does not pass?
A) You have to repair the vehicle and have it tested again. Most vehicles that are in good shape pass the first time.
Q) What type of machine do you use to test the vehicles?
A) We use the same machine that the state uses, made by Red Mountain Engineering in California.
Need additional information?
You can call Glyn directly at 951-663-2079 or you can visit the ARB's website by clicking on the link below or by calling the ARB directly at 626-450-6161
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/hdvip/hdvip.htm
A) All California based fleet owners (businesses) with two or more diesel vehicles weighing 6,000 pounds or more. Exceptions are vehicles with engines 4 years old and newer, and vehicles used for personal use. See letter sent out by ARB by clicking on link below.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/mailouts/mso0702/mso0702.pdf <<<updated August 2007
Q) How often do the vehicles have to be tested?
A) Once a year
Q) Are the test results reported to the ARB by electronic means like the smog test?
A) No, all test results are recorded on paper and you have to keep the tests for two years.
Q) In what year did the program start?
A) July 1, 1998
Q) Is this a CHP program?
A) No, you may or may not get correct information from the CHP.
Q) What happens if I don't comply with the program?
A) The ARB has been issuing some heavy fines for non compliance. Click on a link below to go to the ARB's settlement pages.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr073107.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr081407.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/taylor.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/vacaville.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/stockton.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/pgande.htm
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/wm.htm <<<updated Nov 2007
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr101007.htm <<<updated Nov 2007
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/casesett2008.htm <<< 2008 Case settlements
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/casesett/casesett.htm <<<updated September 2009
Q) What happens if my vehicle does not pass?
A) You have to repair the vehicle and have it tested again. Most vehicles that are in good shape pass the first time.
Q) What type of machine do you use to test the vehicles?
A) We use the same machine that the state uses, made by Red Mountain Engineering in California.
Need additional information?
You can call Glyn directly at 951-663-2079 or you can visit the ARB's website by clicking on the link below or by calling the ARB directly at 626-450-6161
http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/hdvip/hdvip.htm
