Woot! some one posted this on BBSquad. Ok, Kirby you can come out of hiding now

http://smogcheck.ca.gov/

 

this is just the suspension of the assistance to pay for repairs not the suspension of the referee centers.

 

Bummer..

 

"Referee and Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) Repair Assistance, and Vehicle Retirement services have been suspended until further notice"

Umm... Looks like it is the Referee and CAP.

 

yup...true..

 

so what if we get caught with something that has emission violations?

 

go to any smog shop....

 

The state referee suspension is temporary. If you have an emissions violation right now or in the near future, you will have to go to the DMV to get a temporary operating permit which will allow you to operate an illegal vehicle until the state ref is back in business.

 

So I get to use my 7k HP xA for a few weeks till they reopen?

 

boo I just found out I still have to show up to court on Oct 22! Just got my paperwork from the Rancho Cucamonga Court House and my ticket is still pending.

On a good note, my car is semi stock now without my so called "racing decals." No intake and exhaust too.

 

i wonder if this temporary suspension is related to the state budget situation.

 

^^It is.

 

Yes, no need to speculate. It has been made very clear that budget cuts are the reason.

 

I just got a fix it ticket yesterday requiring me to bring it to a State Referee too
This was in Nor Cal, but same situation applies.

I've read on other forums that some ppl got their tickets dismissed cause of this. I guess it might depend on the judge.