This probably falls under the same court rulings as for
the sobriety check points.
Drew
On Jul 11, 1:38pm, Kurt Oblinger wrote:
> Subject: Ca. Smog Trap
> I have heard about this for a few weeks but just got a little more info
> on it last night. Here in So. Cal. (maybe elsewhere in the state) the CARB
> is erecting mobil smog survey stations. These are set up on usually busy
> streets which are usually divided. The first indication of this is a series
> of cones narrowing the street into one lane and a sign reading "Survey
Ahead".
> As the traffic is funnelled into the one lane a CHP officer will select cars
> to be tested. The teststation is a trailer which is essentially a mobil
> rolling road. The test vehicle is directed onto the trailer and and a test
> is run. I do not know the consequences if the test is failed. Since you are
> directed into the test at the direction of a CHP officer, not following his
> directions is a violation of the law. I get the impression that the "survey"
> is not voluntary. Right I can think of a whole range of issues pertaining
> to this, denying right of free passage, detaining without probable cause,
> etc, etc. I am not an attorny and since these people are not stupid they
> probably have these bases covered. However, if I ever get pulled into one
> of these things, I plan to request to not participate claiming pressing
> business, I will ask why I am being detained and state that it is my opinion
> that such a delay against my wishes is not legal and that I will consider
> legal action. I will not defy the officers directions. Now why doesn't the
> ACLU take on this one.
>
> So if you are driving down the street and see one of these situations my best
> advice is to try and make a legal turn and avoid it. You can also call your
> state assembly person and burn their ear.
>
> If one of these shows up near my house maybe I'll fire up my 55 Chevy, with
> the worn valve guides, and run it buy them to see what they do.
>
> Cheers,
> Kurt Oblinger "A little revolution now and then is a good thing." (Marx, Karl
> not Groucho, I think)
> Redondo Beach, Ca.
> c394829@is6.mdc.com
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Drew Rogge
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