IDK if accountable is the right word. More like made an example of.
I know in California its common to:
Revert your car to stock emission standards during the biyearly smog inspection to avoid detection for people dedicated enough
Pay someone to pass the test without testing the car (not sure if possible on new cars with electronic serial number stuff?)
Register out of state
Etc.
You only have to barely look at some of the modifications done in California based YouTube channels to see the cars meet one of the above criteria.
This seems silly in terms of value unless it is bringing in some larger investigation home for large offenders that were already targeted by some other investigation and are being cross referenced.
Edit: for the record, I think this is a waste of money and resources as others have said. Plenty of more meaningful things to do if you actually give a shit about the environment or road laws.
IDK if accountable is the right word. More like made an example of.
I know in California its common to:
You only have to barely look at some of the modifications done in California based YouTube channels to see the cars meet one of the above criteria.
This seems silly in terms of value unless it is bringing in some larger investigation home for large offenders that were already targeted by some other investigation and are being cross referenced.
Edit: for the record, I think this is a waste of money and resources as others have said. Plenty of more meaningful things to do if you actually give a shit about the environment or road laws.