no cat in california = punishment?
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My friend was telling me today it cost him about 1500 bucks to take care of his no cats problem in CA. And he was also the only domestic I know that actually got a ticket for no cats. In CA I'd say run a HFC at the very least because I believe they can't impound you for that, but you will get fined. (Correct me if I am wrong). A car with no cats will run a VERY high risk of being impounded.
Originally Posted by lookslikeanevo
whats people posting an "i think"?
the thread starter asked a qustion which usually means he's not looking into guessing with the "i think"...
the thread starter asked a qustion which usually means he's not looking into guessing with the "i think"...
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From: Bay Area, CA
right off the CARB website:
Q. What is the penalty for a violation of the law?
A. Catalytic converter falls under California anti-tampering law. The law is designed to
prevent tampering with pollution control devices on California vehicles. The anti-tampering
law is Vehicle Code Section 27156 and covers all pollution related systems and devices on a
motor vehicle. A violation of this law may also include a parallel violation of California
Business and Professions Code Sections 17200 and 17500. Judges usually impose penalty
based on the severity of the offence and whether a repeat offender is involved, and a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation may be assessed, as well as some jail time.
Q. What is the penalty for a violation of the law?
A. Catalytic converter falls under California anti-tampering law. The law is designed to
prevent tampering with pollution control devices on California vehicles. The anti-tampering
law is Vehicle Code Section 27156 and covers all pollution related systems and devices on a
motor vehicle. A violation of this law may also include a parallel violation of California
Business and Professions Code Sections 17200 and 17500. Judges usually impose penalty
based on the severity of the offence and whether a repeat offender is involved, and a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation may be assessed, as well as some jail time.
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From: Central Jersey
right off the CARB website:
Q. What is the penalty for a violation of the law?
A. Catalytic converter falls under California anti-tampering law. The law is designed to
prevent tampering with pollution control devices on California vehicles. The anti-tampering
law is Vehicle Code Section 27156 and covers all pollution related systems and devices on a
motor vehicle. A violation of this law may also include a parallel violation of California
Business and Professions Code Sections 17200 and 17500. Judges usually impose penalty
based on the severity of the offence and whether a repeat offender is involved, and a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation may be assessed, as well as some jail time.
Q. What is the penalty for a violation of the law?
A. Catalytic converter falls under California anti-tampering law. The law is designed to
prevent tampering with pollution control devices on California vehicles. The anti-tampering
law is Vehicle Code Section 27156 and covers all pollution related systems and devices on a
motor vehicle. A violation of this law may also include a parallel violation of California
Business and Professions Code Sections 17200 and 17500. Judges usually impose penalty
based on the severity of the offence and whether a repeat offender is involved, and a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation may be assessed, as well as some jail time.
Yup. Just like I thought. After court fees and all that crap, several thousand dollars.
Jail time is kind of ridiculous if you ask me though. Could you imagine, "yo what are you in for". Uhh.
Wether Hi-Flow or no cats its pretty much the same fine. Youve modified the emissions in both situations.
Plus if youre worries about that, then dont modify your air intake either because thats violating the law as well.
Plus if youre worries about that, then dont modify your air intake either because thats violating the law as well.
Last edited by NotAnEvoOwner; Dec 12, 2010 at 02:03 PM.
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