What year is smog exempt in california?

Smog inspections are required unless your vehicle is: Gasoline powered 1975 year model or older. Diesel powered 1997 year model and older or with a Gross Vehicle Weight rating (GVWR) of more than 14,000 lbs. read more

If you acquire a vehicle that is currently registered in California from a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild, you are entitled to an exemption from the smog inspection. Other family members or relations are not exempt and are required to obtain a smog inspection certification. read more

A new proposed bill that would change the California smog exemption year cutoff from 1975 to 1980 passed through the first committee earlier this week. A new proposed bill that would change the California smog exemption year cutoff from 1975 to 1980 passed through the first committee earlier this week. read more

According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, as of June 2014, hybrid automobiles, gasoline-powered cars from 1975 or older, electric cars, natural-gas-powered cars, trailers, motorcycles and diesel-powered cars from 1997 or older are exempt from smog testing. read more