Or at least amend one? I would like to get the smog laws in my state changed to allow older cars to be exempt. It used to be this way and then the ******* changed it, now I will have to smog my car forever!!!! I'm sure other people with older classics would like things changed too so how can I get things started?
2007-09-12 03:05:18 · 5 answers · asked by DialM4Speed 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I guess I should have mentioned that I'm in California and if anything they made it harder for my 21 year old car to pass.
2007-09-12 03:57:40 · update #1
Isn't there a way to force a vote on it if you get enough people to support it?
2007-09-12 03:59:59 · update #2
The first step is to understand the law you are trying to change. Smog laws are an amalgam of state and federal legislation. The federal government sets clean air standards and then the EPA designates areas that do not meet those standards. In those areas the states are required to implement plans to reduce emissions. One of those plans is to test cars for exhaust emission (nevermind that the areas are usually highly industrialized). Thus, the requirement that your car be smog tested is most likely a mandate from the EPA to your state that emissions be reduced. In order to change such a law, you would begin by contacting your state representative. He or she will probably tell you there is nothing that can be done because it is a federal mandate. You could then contact the EPA and explain your situation. I agree 100% with MLaw that you will be much more successful if you join together with others such as a car club, car magazines, websites, etc.
Before you do that, you should try to find information that tells you exactly what you have to do under the law. It is possible that your car must meet relaxed standards for emissions. Standards applicable to the year of your vehicle.
Good luck.
2007-09-12 03:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laws are passed by the State legislature or a subdivision thereof. You should contact your legislator and make your position known
2007-09-12 10:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by DrIG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You talk to your local state representative. Or, contact your local antique car owners' clubs who probably already have people working on it.
2007-09-12 10:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Run for office.
2007-09-12 10:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write your senator!
2007-09-12 10:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by J Unit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋