Getting into political/philosophical issues here - probably needs to shift over to "Opinions", but too much knee-jerk emotion vs. logic there!
Anyhooo...my feeling: if it cannot pass an emissions test it should NOT be licenced as a daily driver, period. Antique and special interest cars here in BC can get a restricted "Vintage" licence plate that allows for car shows, club outings, etc. and that's all. IMHO, that should be the only place old "smokers" are allowed.
Ordinary registered vehicles should be tested biennially for compliance with emissions for the year of manufacture; if not in compliance, fixed or junked.
Your particular economic circumstances do not convey a right to pollute the air my kids and I am breathing.
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Bob: son's 81-GL, dtr's '94-940, my 83-DL, 89-745(V8) and 98-S90. Also 77-MGB and some old motorcycles.
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