What cars are exempt from a smog check ?
Currently, smog inspections are required for all vehicles except diesel powered vehicles( see note below), electric, natural gas powered vehicles over 14,000 lbs, hybrids, motorcycles, trailers, or vehicles 1975 and older.Vehicles registered in areas subject to the biennial smog certification program are required to submit evidence of a smog certification every other renewal period. Owners of vehicles six or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. When you transfer a vehicle that is four or less model years old a smog certification is not required. Diesel powered vehicles 1998 and up and less than 14,000gvw will be required to have smog checks beginning January 2010.
