In California, SMOG stations face big challenges, especially stations in Los Angeles. The State of California has strict emissions laws that a station needs to follow. The state follows some strict emissions laws that stations have to comply with.
The city suffers from heavy traffic. This commitment to environmentally friendly practice makes California a major player in enforcing that vehicles comply with California’s strict emissions standards. However, as techs rush to pull cars in to tackle inspections and repairs, a warning from the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) may add another layer of stress to their workday.
The job can be rewarding knowing that the job is helping the environment, cleaning the air, and helping the environment. The job can translate to working extremely long hours under pressure, in an environment where time and accuracy are the highest priority.
A typical day for a Los Angeles SMOG technician is fairly predictable. At opening time, cars start rolling through, each requiring an emissions test to make sure they comply with California’s environmental regulations. The technician also must ensure that the vehicle’s exhaust system is working properly. The SMOG station’s job is to ensure that emissions are at an acceptable level and diagnose and repair malfunctions in the exhaust system.
A Notice from the BAR Can Spoil a Technician’s Day
Getting a Notice from the BAR should not be ignored. This is a serious citation from the BAR and should be handled as quickly as possible. It can be tempting to put it off and hope that it goes away. Ignoring a citation can snowball into a much bigger problem. The risks are real; from thousands of dollars in fines to the suspension of your testing privileges. Even permanently losing your certification.
Counsel to Help With the BAR Citation
A lawyer can help and assist the tech obtain the proper records and documents and figure out how best to respond to the citation and deal with the BAR. They can sometimes have fines lowered or citations dismissed.