Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
California is the only state in America where every car made after 1975 has to pass a biennial emissions test. If it fails the rigorous inspection, even if it's running just fine, it can't be registered. And for owners of 70s, 80s, and even 90s cars, that's getting harder every year.
So earlier this year, Jay Leno threw his star power behind a bill that would update the law to match other states' rules. It seemed like an easy win. But despite tons of publicity and public support, the bill failed. And the story behind its demise is an important lesson for the car community.
#carculture #cars #cartok #california #emission #classiccar #jayleno #explained
California is the only state in America where every car made after 1975 has to pass a biennial emissions test. If it fails the rigorous inspection, even if it's running just fine, it can't be registered. And for owners of 70s, 80s, and even 90s cars, that's getting harder every year.
So earlier this year, Jay Leno threw his star power behind a bill that would update the law to match other states' rules. It seemed like an easy win. But despite tons of publicity and public support, the bill failed. And the story behind its demise is an important lesson for the car community.
#carculture #cars #cartok #california #emission #classiccar #jayleno #explained
