New California Law
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NEW CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES RETROFITTING OF 98% OF VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATE
San Francisco Examiner, November 12, 2007
Sacramento - David Fetzer
A new California law passed in September by the State's Congress and signed into law by Governor Arnold Schrartzenegger on November 8, requires that all vehicles registered in California are to be fitted with headlight dimmer switches mounted on the floor of the vehicle. The law would require that the estimated 115 million vehicles registered in the State of California to be retrofitted with floor-mounted switches at an estimated cost of $250.00 each, amounting to a total estimated out-of-pocket expense to Californians of approximately $30 billion. The new law will add approximately $100.00 to the cost of a new car sold in California. Certain vehicles, such as motorcycles, are exempt.
California's law enforcement agencies, the State Attorney General, the California Department of Motor Vehicles, major auto insurance carriers and most consumer safety groups, called the new legislation "long overdue." California Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger said in a statement issued by the Governor's office that, "This new law will protect all citizens of California and will save an estimated 400 lives each year by preventing traffic deaths, and thousands of motor vehicle-related injuries, particularly on the State's freeway systems."
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the cash-strapped State of California would not be issuing tax credits or other subsidies to citizens to assist in retrofitting their vehicles. All registered vehicles must be retrofitted no later than April 30, 2008.
Prior to the 1970s, all American-made vehicles had the floor-mounted headlight dimmer switches. The steering column dimmer switch that drivers are familiar with today was a European feature that was emulated by the Japanese car industry. With the influx of Japanese imports into the United States, the American automobile industry phased out the floor-mounted headlight dimmer switch and copied the import design.
Protest groups lobbied the California House and Senate to vote against the bill, but to no avail and later urged Governor Schwartzenegger to veto the bill. However, aides to Governor Schwartzenegger said that the Governor was firm in his belief that signing the bill and enacting the law was the right thing to do. Swartzenegger said there were just too many blondes getting their feet caught in the steering wheel while driving at freeway speeds.
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES RETROFITTING OF 98% OF VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATE
San Francisco Examiner, November 12, 2007
Sacramento - David Fetzer
A new California law passed in September by the State's Congress and signed into law by Governor Arnold Schrartzenegger on November 8, requires that all vehicles registered in California are to be fitted with headlight dimmer switches mounted on the floor of the vehicle. The law would require that the estimated 115 million vehicles registered in the State of California to be retrofitted with floor-mounted switches at an estimated cost of $250.00 each, amounting to a total estimated out-of-pocket expense to Californians of approximately $30 billion. The new law will add approximately $100.00 to the cost of a new car sold in California. Certain vehicles, such as motorcycles, are exempt.
California's law enforcement agencies, the State Attorney General, the California Department of Motor Vehicles, major auto insurance carriers and most consumer safety groups, called the new legislation "long overdue." California Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger said in a statement issued by the Governor's office that, "This new law will protect all citizens of California and will save an estimated 400 lives each year by preventing traffic deaths, and thousands of motor vehicle-related injuries, particularly on the State's freeway systems."
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the cash-strapped State of California would not be issuing tax credits or other subsidies to citizens to assist in retrofitting their vehicles. All registered vehicles must be retrofitted no later than April 30, 2008.
Prior to the 1970s, all American-made vehicles had the floor-mounted headlight dimmer switches. The steering column dimmer switch that drivers are familiar with today was a European feature that was emulated by the Japanese car industry. With the influx of Japanese imports into the United States, the American automobile industry phased out the floor-mounted headlight dimmer switch and copied the import design.
Protest groups lobbied the California House and Senate to vote against the bill, but to no avail and later urged Governor Schwartzenegger to veto the bill. However, aides to Governor Schwartzenegger said that the Governor was firm in his belief that signing the bill and enacting the law was the right thing to do. Swartzenegger said there were just too many blondes getting their feet caught in the steering wheel while driving at freeway speeds.
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quote:Originally posted by Wolf
Got me hook, line, and sinker.
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quote:Originally posted by Johnnylikesguns
Swartzenegger said there were just too many blondes getting their feet caught in the steering wheel while driving at freeway speeds.0 -
I'm not sure it's not the truth you can never tell about Calfruit[:D][:D][}:)] 0 -
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quote:Originally posted by Johnnylikesguns
Got me hook, line, and sinker.
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http://kezfun.net/766<Car_Dimmer_Switch_Modification
Look at the date. Must be a new internet century lapsing or something -- seeing lots of 10+ year old jokes floating around. [:)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rockatansky
http://kezfun.net/766<Car_Dimmer_Switch_Modification
Look at the date. Must be a new internet century lapsing or something -- seeing lots of 10+ year old jokes floating around. [:)]
I was just going to say I saw this one about 10 years ago.
But people forget over time. It's still a good one though!!!0 -
Lost me on the first line when I saw this one 15 years ago. 0
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