Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) The driver of a
heavy-duty vehicle selected to undergo the in-person field inspection shall do
all the following actions, as applicable:
(1)
Drive the vehicle to the inspection site upon direction of an officer or
inspector.
(2) Show proof of
driver's license and vehicle registration to the inspector or officer upon
request.
(3) Permit the inspector
to perform the inspections and test procedures as specified in this HD I/M
Regulation.
(A) All vehicles operating within
California will remain subject to inspection requirements regardless of the
vehicle's compliance status.
(4) Open the vehicle door so that the
inspector may:
(A) Observe the driver depress
the accelerator pedal and place the transmission in neutral or park, with the
parking brake on or wheel chocks in place, upon request;
(B) Access data link connector to perform an
OBD download;
(C) Observe the
status of the MIL; and
(D) Observe
the vehicle odometer.
(5) Permit a vehicle emissions control
equipment inspection and open the engine compartment of the vehicle upon the
request of the inspector.
(6) Sign
any relevant citation and inspection report(s).
(b) The inspector conducting the in-person
field inspection shall do all the following:
(1) Advise the driver that refusal to submit
to the test procedure or inspection is an admission constituting proof of a
violation.
(2) Request driver's
license, vehicle registration, and temporary operating permit if
applicable.
(3) Obtain all
pertinent vehicle and engine identification information.
(4) Conduct any necessary and applicable
tests and inspection procedures as specified in this HD I/M
Regulation.
(5) Verify that the
vehicle is compliant with the requirements specified in this HD I/M
Regulation.
(6) As deemed
necessary, issue a citation to the driver of a vehicle that fails to meet the
requirements established by this HD I/M Regulation.
1. New section
filed 10-5-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No.
40).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 39002, 39003, 39600, 39601,
43000, 43013, 43018, 43701, 44011.6 and 44152, Health and Safety Code; and
Sections 24019, 27153, 27158.1 and 27158.2, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section
44152, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 24019, 27153, 27158.1 and 27158.2,
Vehicle Code.
