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Jay Leno Backs Bill Exempting Classic Cars from Smog Checks

4/12/2025

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Jay Leno endorses "Leno’s Law," raising the smog check exemption for classic cars from 1975 to 1990.
The bill mandates classic cars be insured as collector vehicles and not used for daily driving.
It seeks to protect California's car culture while reducing burdens on classic car owners.
The bipartisan-supported bill has successfully passed its initial legislative stage.
Critics worry about air quality, but supporters claim these vehicles are infrequently driven.

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Jay Leno endorses "Leno’s Law," raising the smog check exemption for classic cars from 1975 to 1990.
The bill mandates classic cars be insured as collector vehicles and not used for daily driving.
It seeks to protect California's car culture while reducing burdens on classic car owners.
The bipartisan-supported bill has successfully passed its initial legislative stage.
Critics worry about air quality, but supporters claim these vehicles are infrequently driven.