Entering the California with 2007 Volvo

As far as I know 2007 and older models are not allowed. There are certain exemptions, hopefully more knowledge people will give their input.

 

Think that's bad, you should try living there.. .LOL

 

I know there is a "low mileage" exemption or something along those lines. If you drive under a certain number of miles in CA a year they allow it. But again I don't want to give you the wrong information so let's wait for somebody better informed. I am assuming your truck has no diesel particulate filter?

 

You needed to be registered with Cali before Jan 2014 to get the low mileage exemption, or the 6 month extension. At this point, if you did neither, you can get a 3 day permit, once per year. It's on the CARB website.

 

Just because you have a 2007 truck doesn't necessarily mean you would be legal for California, I have a 2007 truck and I'm not legal. What California and carb board is going by is the year the engine was made. If your engine is a 2007 or newer then I believe you allowed to be in Cali til 2023? (Info from site I was reading a few days ago). My 2007 freight shaker has a 2006 cat motor so therefore not allowed.

 

Entering 'the' california. I like it.

I'm wondering whether or not california can actually regulate out of state registered carriers. Back in the day, california had regulations on emissions of 4 wheelers that were sold and registered in the state, but they couldn't prevent non compliant 4 wheelers from entering and transiting the state if they weren't registered in california. I'm willing to bet that any carrier registered outside of california would not be subject to CARB regulations and could enter and leave the state at will without penalty. Of course it would be costly to fight any citations that may be issued, but it will be interesting to see how that plays out.