Automotive
California enacts automotive laws relaxing collector car emissions and supporting lowriders
Jalopnik reports that Governor Gavin Newsom signed three automotive bills into law, including Leno's Law.
The short version
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three automotive bills: SB 1392 (Leno's Law), AB 2541, and SB 1069.[Jalopnik]
- Leno's Law eases smog rules for 1976–1985 collector cars driven under 1,000 miles yearly or insured as collector vehicles.[Jalopnik]
- AB 2541 creates a lowrider specialty license plate, while SB 1069 streamlines sales of compliant aftermarket emissions parts.[Jalopnik]
- The lowrider license plate program requires at least 7,500 paid applications by January 1, 2032, to officially launch.[Jalopnik]
Key facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1392 (Leno's Law), AB 2541, and SB 1069 into California law.[Jalopnik]
- Leno's Law relaxes smog regulations specifically for collector cars from model years 1976 through 1985.[Jalopnik]
- AB 2541 establishes a lowrider license plate design and creates the Lowrider Arts and Culture Fund.[Jalopnik]
- The Lowrider License Plate Program requires 7,500 paid applications by January 1, 2032, to take effect.[Jalopnik]
- SB 1069 aids the commercial sale of qualifying emissions-related aftermarket automotive parts.[Jalopnik]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the Lowrider License Plate Program will meet its mandatory threshold of 7,500 paid applications before the 2032 deadline.[Jalopnik]
Sources
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