my buddy was by Autolink in 626 area today when he spotted a CHP smogging mobile present maybe 3 blocks West around that area. ive always heard of these things but i always thought it was an urban legend. So yeah for the 626 Z guys or anyone who ventures towards the Temple City, Arcadia, El Monte area just take caution on the import hatin' law enforcement with that mobile CHP smogging unit. they knabbed a 240sx and a couple other cars earlier so you know hes f*cked im from 818 anyway so im always in 626 anyway for the cheap chinese cafes and boba but i think i should be cool with my minor (for now) mods

 

thats crazy. but there are lot of modded cars in that area

 

that sucks....thanks for sharing the info

 

Last I heard, these are strictly voluntary.

 

to be tested by mobile units?

 

YES.

 

Can anyone shed some light on this, whether it is voluntary or not? I would be very interested.

 

I believe that you can find the info on the CHP or DMV site.

 

even with lots of mods most of us should pass that test

I am curious on what those mobile units look like

 

Taken from my buddies at the supraforums...

http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=366339

 

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/im/roadside.pdf

That explains it all. It is purely voluntary. You can feel free to decline. If you do decide to participate, there are absolutely no fines for SMOG or otherwise.

 

The test is vol. per CHP & DMV. The stops are to collect data on which cars pass or fail the test. You are not even informed if you pass or fail.....the data is just collected and you are sent on your way.

 

do you actually see regular cars on these or is it really focused on imports?

 

these chp/dmv idiots have too much free time on their hands

 

Too bad they cannot Dyno your car for free also! Great incentive to put your ride on the rack..

 

So, they do not even know if it fails there? Sounds like it wouldn't hurt, but I still do not like the idea....

 

Well, unfortunately I've seen this happen in Riverside also. As I was leaving my buddy's house I saw what looked like a random DUI check station. Then we saw the rollers out, so I took a turn in the nearest street prior entering the station.

If its voluntary, which Im not saying its not, the cops seem to forget to inform the public about this. The couple of times that I've seen this happen, they were operating just as they do when they select vehicles for DUI stops. They just flashed their flashlights at the car and pointed for them to pull over.

Maybe there's a different clause as to if they are conducting tests or using this for code enforcement?

 

Never volunteer,you could be making a big mistake.Never trust goverment.Smiling faces tell lies.I've been screwed enough,I know better.

 

it is voluntary from what i heard BUT ii heard they try to "doup" you into taking it because most people are intimidated by the law enforcement and just alot of people do not know, well they douped that poor kid yesterday with his 240sx and some other people so yeah, its not cool at all so just take precaution folks

 

I don't worry much, my cars are all street legal.