SB712 modifies California's smog check requirements, exempting certain vehicles from biennial inspections.

SB712 amends California's smog check regulations by exempting specific categories of vehicles from the requirement to obtain a biennial certificate of compliance or noncompliance. Exemptions include motorcycles, vehicles with existing certificates, vehicles registered as collector motor vehicles, and vehicles older than 35 model years. The bill also exempts diesel-powered vehicles with certain gross vehicle weight ratings and vehicles registered to fleet owners if they are primarily operated outside designated program coverage areas.

SB712 modifies California's smog check requirements, exempting certain vehicles from biennial inspections.

SB712 amends California's smog check regulations by exempting specific categories of vehicles from the requirement to obtain a biennial certificate of compliance or noncompliance. Exemptions include motorcycles, vehicles with existing certificates, vehicles registered as collector motor vehicles, and vehicles older than 35 model years. The bill also exempts diesel-powered vehicles with certain gross vehicle weight ratings and vehicles registered to fleet owners if they are primarily operated outside designated program coverage areas.