Collector Car Smog Check Inspection

According to the State of California collector car are exempt from the visual and functional portions of a smog check inspection. Details below:

California Vehicle Code section 4000.1 and Health and Safety Code section 40011.1c provide a collector motor vehicle with an exemption from the visual and functional portions of a smog check inspection.

Vehicle Code section 259 defines a collector car as a motor vehicle that is used primarily in shows, parades, charitable functions, and other similar events and is at least 35 years old.

The procedures for qualifying as a collector car and all smog check inspections for the vehicle must be performed at a referee. Consumers requesting a Referee appointment for a collector car should call 800 622 7733.