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ardailsmith · 11-24-2011, 02:31 PM

I found this link for a petotion on line to change the CA law regarding front plate requierment. http://www.petitiononline.com/caplate/petition.html

MikeL · 12-06-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ardailsmith

I found this link for a petotion on line to change the CA law regarding front plate requierment. http://www.petitiononline.com/caplate/petition.html

Sadly

I doubt it will ever happen but thanks for the info!

I also updated the "Moving to California" section to include info for active military members (albeit not very helpful) from other states that are stationed here with their vehicle. Any information that is verifiable accurate to the law please let me know. Updated because of this thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186032

Also added a new section:

Headlight/Taillight Tint and/or Modification

Jay'SS Ride · 12-06-2011, 04:23 PM

Where's the petition to allow long tube headers to be legal?

kas · 12-20-2011, 05:24 PM

MikeL,I pmed you, probably should have just commented in here, but, I got a 2011 back in August shipped from a dealership in Arizona and the local DMV made me get the vehicle smogged. Not sure why or if it was really necessary but either way they made me do it.

MikeL · 12-20-2011, 05:35 PM

Updated to include additional information on smog issues. Thanks for the heads up Kas!

reason · 03-29-2012, 07:05 PM

Just wanted to add a bit of additional information to the thread as i just moved to SoCal from colorado with longtubes on the car.

In order to register an out of state vehicle you need to first go through a VIN Verification by the DMV or an officer. I had already arranged a way of getting through the SMOG check, but couldn't find any information in regards to the VIN verification and what that entailed.

To avoid any issues, i pulled my intake off, threw on the factory and put the original engine cover back on to try and cover the Longtubes best i could. To my surprise the DMV employee popped the hood, poked around, pointed out the headers but still passed me.

So, looks like for the VIN verification portion of those moving in from out of state you can rest easy.

monstertodd · 03-30-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by firengnred

You can open carry so long as gun is NOT loaded. But then every cop who sees you is going to aggressively stop you to find out why you're carrying and to verify the status of your gun (loaded or not).

Should probably point out that as of 2012 "unloaded open carry" of a firearm is no longer legal in the state of California.

Sent from my abacus using precise finger movements......

Silver2SSRS6spd · 03-30-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by reason

Just wanted to add a bit of additional information to the thread as i just moved to SoCal from colorado with longtubes on the car.

In order to register an out of state vehicle you need to first go through a VIN Verification by the DMV or an officer. I had already arranged a way of getting through the SMOG check, but couldn't find any information in regards to the VIN verification and what that entailed.

To avoid any issues, i pulled my intake off, threw on the factory and put the original engine cover back on to try and cover the Longtubes best i could. To my surprise the DMV employee popped the hood, poked around, pointed out the headers but still passed me.

So, looks like for the VIN verification portion of those moving in from out of state you can rest easy.

I purchased a Corvette a few years back and had to go to a CHP office to get the VIN verified. The officer came outside and used a flashlight to look at a couple places of my engine compartment. Took about 5 to 10 minutes. The VIN is all over the car now a days so it shouldn't be too bad. The struts, rear end, sway bars and lots of other parts have the VIN on them on the new Camaro.

Good luck and welcome to California!

That My Babe · 04-21-2012, 02:35 PM

untill the change the lic Plate law in Cal I have the eliminator bracket from www.eliminatorbracket.com And Im going to hold my breath for the long tub headers!!!!

miolady · 05-08-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tribone

Thank you very much!!! Very helpful and informative!!

If you buy out of state you'll be slammed with sales tax at 7.8% when you register. What a rip. Sale didn't even occur here? Okay, it's then termed "use tax".

motorhead · 05-08-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by miolady

If you buy out of state you'll be slammed with sales tax at 7.8% when you register. What a rip. Sale didn't even occur here? Okay, it's then termed "use tax".

Usually you don't pay tax in the state you bought if from though. It depends on the state though.

miolady · 05-08-2012, 08:27 PM

If you buy from a dealer they add sales tax, but you'll pay again in Ca. upon registering if car is 6 yrs old or less. What a rip.

motorhead · 05-08-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by miolady

If you buy from a dealer they add sales tax, but you'll pay again in Ca. upon registering if car is 6 yrs old or less. What a rip.

That is a rip.

Yet another reason to not live there. I really can't understand why anyone does.

miolady · 05-08-2012, 08:30 PM

In my case, earning power and beaches. Also, I've been to Pa.......

12-06-2011, 04:23 PM	#87
Jay'SS Ride Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37S Join Date: May 2011 Location: SacTown Posts: 236	Where's the petition to allow long tube headers to be legal? __________________ Sold but not forgotten

03-29-2012, 07:05 PM	#90
reason Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 142	Just wanted to add a bit of additional information to the thread as i just moved to SoCal from colorado with longtubes on the car. In order to register an out of state vehicle you need to first go through a VIN Verification by the DMV or an officer. I had already arranged a way of getting through the SMOG check, but couldn't find any information in regards to the VIN verification and what that entailed. To avoid any issues, i pulled my intake off, threw on the factory and put the original engine cover back on to try and cover the Longtubes best i could. To my surprise the DMV employee popped the hood, poked around, pointed out the headers but still passed me. So, looks like for the VIN verification portion of those moving in from out of state you can rest easy. __________________

04-21-2012, 02:35 PM	#93
That My Babe Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Imperial California Posts: 38	Front plate untill the change the lic Plate law in Cal I have the eliminator bracket from www.eliminatorbracket.com And Im going to hold my breath for the long tub headers!!!!

05-08-2012, 08:27 PM	#96
miolady Drives: '10 red jewel, L99, Borla axleback, Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Orange, Ca. Posts: 34	Ca. laws etc If you buy from a dealer they add sales tax, but you'll pay again in Ca. upon registering if car is 6 yrs old or less. What a rip.

11-24-2011, 02:31 PM	#85
ardailsmith Drives: 2012 2LT LFX A6 RS Black on Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 432	I found this link for a petotion on line to change the CA law regarding front plate requierment. http://www.petitiononline.com/caplate/petition.html

12-20-2011, 05:24 PM	#88
kas Drives: Camaro 2011 1LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CA Posts: 8	MikeL,I pmed you, probably should have just commented in here, but, I got a 2011 back in August shipped from a dealership in Arizona and the local DMV made me get the vehicle smogged. Not sure why or if it was really necessary but either way they made me do it.

05-08-2012, 08:30 PM	#98
miolady Drives: '10 red jewel, L99, Borla axleback, Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Orange, Ca. Posts: 34	In my case, earning power and beaches. Also, I've been to Pa.......