Which statement is true about gross polluters and Smog Inspections?

Which statement is true about gross polluters and Smog Inspections?

• A. All gross polluters can receive a standard Smog Certificate from the Smog Inspector.
• B. Some gross polluters can skip the Smog Check.
• C. Gross polluters can be certified only by the DMV.
• D. Gross polluters can only receive a certificate of compliance from the BAR Referee.

Answer: (D)

Gross polluters require special handling beyond the normal smog check. When a vehicle is identified as a gross polluter, it must go through the BAR Referee process. The only way to obtain the official proof needed to register the vehicle after addressing the issue is a certificate of compliance issued by the BAR Referee, not by a standard Smog Inspector. The DMV does not issue that certificate, and some gross polluters can’t skip the test. The BAR Referee evaluates the vehicle, and once it meets emissions standards on their test, they issue the certificate of compliance.

Gross polluters require special handling beyond the normal smog check. When a vehicle is identified as a gross polluter, it must go through the BAR Referee process. The only way to obtain the official proof needed to register the vehicle after addressing the issue is a certificate of compliance issued by the BAR Referee, not by a standard Smog Inspector. The DMV does not issue that certificate, and some gross polluters can’t skip the test. The BAR Referee evaluates the vehicle, and once it meets emissions standards on their test, they issue the certificate of compliance.