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Originally Posted by dwx
You aren't understanding what Mike is saying. Being a resident of another state doesn't exempt you from the laws of the state you are driving in, regardless if your resident state has those laws or not.
As an example, a lot of states don't even issue front license plates but if I get pulled over in a state requiring a front plate, the cops there have every right to give me a ticket. I can argue I don't even have a front plate, but that doesn't matter.
CA I think is about the only state who can/will give you tickets for not complying with their emissions laws like removing cats, etc. while being pulled over. Doesn't have anything to do with passing their emissions tests. You could always tell them you are just passing through the state or something but if you get pulled over again it might not work out so well.
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You're right, you technically can get a ticket for ANYTHING... whether or not it holds weight is the courts decision.
I guess as long as my car isn't spewing out smoke/fumes then I don't have to worry about getting pulled over for it. Either way, I won't have to do CARB testing when I register my vehicle, so only way its an issue is at street level when pulled over. Which of course my reply at court would be non-resident car and did not require CARB testing. Yes, I could get a ticket, but it would be tossed at court as I am not required to pass California emission testing only WA emissions testing. Now, If my car doesn't even pass WA testing, then that is a problem. As for front license plates, same thing would happen... you'd get a ticket but the ticket would be tossed at court... since some states don't even give you two plates.
Also, I am just passing through, its taking my 3 years to get through, but I'm still only passing through... lol
But either way, I've never once had an issue in Cali with emissions or testing, or ticket... nothing. I've been stopped, Cop saw my Military ID, WA license, and Registration... didn't even bother. Even made comments about my exhaust (this was on my old SRT-4 though)... just my experience.