Smog Check Reference Guide – Questions/Solutions

Smog Check Reference Guide – Questions/Solutions

Smog Check certification is required in all program areas when an affected
vehicle changes ownership, with the exception of... Right Ans - Gasoline
vehicles 4 or less model years old

These areas do not meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and
carbon monoxide. Right Ans - Enhanced Areas

Gasoline vehicles between 1976 and 1999 MY are subject to a loaded mode
emissions test in these program areas. Right Ans - Enhanced Areas

These areas are less polluted than Enhanced Areas, but biennial inspections
are required. Right Ans - Basic Areas

These are more rural areas of the state that require Smog Check only when an
affected vehicle changes ownership. Right Ans - Change of Ownership
Areas

Some counties are solely in one program area, while other counties may be in
two or three program areas. Use this tool on the BAR website to determine
your program area. Right Ans - Zip code based station locator

Affected vehicles include 1976 and newer vehicles powered solely or in
combination by: Right Ans - Gasoline

Affected vehicles include 1976 and newer vehicles powered solely or in
combination by: Right Ans - Propane

Affected vehicles include 1976 and newer vehicles powered solely or in
combination by: Right Ans - Natural gas

Affected vehicles include 1976 and newer vehicles powered solely or in
combination by: Right Ans - Methanol

Affected vehicles include 1976 and newer vehicles powered solely or in
combination by: Right Ans - Ethanol

, Any vehicle powered solely or in combination by diesel is only affected by the
Smog Check program if it is from a model year... Right Ans - 1998 and
newer

Any vehicle powered solely or in combination by diesel is only affected by the
Smog Check program if it has a GVWR of Right Ans - 14,000 lbs and less

Vehicles powered by CNG, LNG, or LPG with a GVWR of 14,001 or more are...
Right Ans - Exempted until further notice

What is the status of a 1999 diesel vehicle under 14,000 GVWR? Right Ans -
Affected

What is the status of a 2001 diesel vehicle over 14,001 GVWR? Right Ans -
Exempted

What is the status of a 2000 gasoline hybrid vehicle? Right Ans - Affected

What is the status of a 2008 gasoline vehicle over 14,001 GVWR? Right Ans
- Affected

What is the status of a gasoline vehicle 1975 or older? Right Ans -
Exempted

What is the status of a gasoline vehicle 4 or less model years old? Right Ans
- Exempt from change of ownership inspection and biennial inspection

What is the status of a diesel vehicle 4 or less model years old? Right Ans -
Affected

What is the status of a gasoline vehicle 6 or less model years old? Right Ans
- Exempt from biennial inspection

What is the status of a diesel vehicle 1997 or older? Right Ans - Exempted

What is the status of a diesel vehicle with a GVWR of 14,001 lbs or more?
Right Ans - Exempted