This is state law in California. Enforcement differs in each area. I don't believe Oakland checks.
I can't read any more comments. It is too dusty in here.
I started typing everything below and then remembered most people that modify their exhausts want attention and most of these people with loud cars are young. They usually grow out of it.
I used a loud radio in my car to get mine when young. I still like loud music but keep it to myself.
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I've almost always lived in places where there was a mechanical inspection or smog inspection. There were a few times I had to temporarily let my car be loud and I hated it. These times were only when I was waiting on parts or talent.
Some people play the cat-and-mouse game with loud, modified exhausts and fix them when caught. Others like to modify their ECU so the car makes popping noises when decelerating.
I love thunderstorms. No way they are putting me to sleep.
I read that in Cartman's voice
They hate when you bring an empty bottle and fill it near the gate.
Source - on a plane right now.
Easier for me to break the door open and fix it later. Why yes, I have kicked my door open twice. Also kicked in a friends door.
This scene immediately popped into my head.
He politicaly died years ago. Doesn't mean he is wrong.
Can't you just add a few external USB drives? (heard this more than once at an NGO think tank.)
I was confused until I read this:
The move is meant to check non-basmati exports which are prohibited but being exported in the garb of Basmati...
I work with someone about my son's age. My coworker is constantly asking if I saw some video on TikTok or YouTube. The answer is always so he tells me about the video. IDGAF