(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.
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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.
1. New section filed 10-5-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 40).
This database is current through 4/19/24 Register 2024, No. 16.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 13, § 2198.1, 13 CA ADC § 2198.1
