NO MORE 20 yr etest exemption??? true or false?
04-17-2006, 10:46 AM
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NO MORE 20 yr etest exemption??? true or false?
hey guys... i was talking to a buddy over the weekend and he told me that there is no more exemptions for cars over 20 years old...is this true...a couple people said yes and some have said no way... does any one know the truth on this issue???
04-17-2006, 10:59 AM
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this year is the last year for 1987 vehicles before they go to the the 20 year exempt program.... for vehicles 1988 and newer they have to be e-tested every 2 years for the rest of their lives, hybrids dont have to be e-tested at all.
The rest i cant remember, look it up on the driveclean website
The rest i cant remember, look it up on the driveclean website
04-17-2006, 12:31 PM
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Drive Clean’s recent decision to end its rolling age-based exemption for light-duty vehicles from emissions testing requirements only affects 1988 and newer models. They will stay in the Drive Clean program, no matter how old they are.
If your car is a 1987 or earlier model, it leaves the program permanently when it is 20 years old.
Cars currently registered as “historic” vehicles continue to be exempt from Drive Clean test requirements because of their age. An exemption will be recommended for vehicles of the 1988 and newer model years from all test requirements when they reach 30 years of age, if they receive designation as historic vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act.
Light-duty vehicles have been exempt from emissions testing when they were 20 years old, both for registration renewal and ownership transfer. A 1986 vehicle had its last emissions test in 2005 and a 1987 will have its last test in 2006.
1988 vehicles -- which require emissions tests in 2007 -- will need to be tested again in 2009 and every two years after that for registration renewal. Similarly, 1989 models will require testing in 2008 and every two years after that. As well, the requirement for a valid Drive Clean pass for ownership transfer will continue to apply to 1988 and newer models.
Hybrid vehicles continue to be exempt from all emissions tests.
Drive Clean has also sought public comment on a proposal that annual emissions tests be required beginning when a light duty vehicle is 12 years old for 1988 and newer models. No tests would be required for 1987 and older vehicles. However, no decision has been made on this proposal.
If your car is a 1987 or earlier model, it leaves the program permanently when it is 20 years old.
Cars currently registered as “historic” vehicles continue to be exempt from Drive Clean test requirements because of their age. An exemption will be recommended for vehicles of the 1988 and newer model years from all test requirements when they reach 30 years of age, if they receive designation as historic vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act.
Light-duty vehicles have been exempt from emissions testing when they were 20 years old, both for registration renewal and ownership transfer. A 1986 vehicle had its last emissions test in 2005 and a 1987 will have its last test in 2006.
1988 vehicles -- which require emissions tests in 2007 -- will need to be tested again in 2009 and every two years after that for registration renewal. Similarly, 1989 models will require testing in 2008 and every two years after that. As well, the requirement for a valid Drive Clean pass for ownership transfer will continue to apply to 1988 and newer models.
Hybrid vehicles continue to be exempt from all emissions tests.
Drive Clean has also sought public comment on a proposal that annual emissions tests be required beginning when a light duty vehicle is 12 years old for 1988 and newer models. No tests would be required for 1987 and older vehicles. However, no decision has been made on this proposal.
04-18-2006, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sky_kid
1986 and 1985, rock, my cars will never see a cat again 
actually they will when you get your $385 ticket for not having one. If your car came with one from the factory... then you need it
04-18-2006, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DashHavoc
actually they will when you get your $385 ticket for not having one. If your car came with one from the factory... then you need it
Besides you dont see many MTO in durham...
