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Funny is, my State have NO Emission Test. Most midwest USA States does not have them. Is a California crock of shît. We go by the 49 State Rules. Also, no Safety Check either, cops can ticket the driver for an unsafe vehicle but most of them, as bad as they are, they still OK. You hardly see anybody broken down on the road.
When I was in Minnesota, was the last year for Smog Test. Turned out, that was not need it according to state studies. So... all smog test stations got tore down, made into quick lube centers, shops or some sort of office.
The VW debacle would suggest some checking would still be prudent...