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Sand Car Association pays $600,000 for illegal vehicle sales
Penalties apply to 37 manufacturers

SACRAMENTO – Last month the California Air Resources Board fined a consortium of sand car sellers $600,000 for its members’ illegal engine and vehicle sales between 2006 and 2008.

ARB investigators found that illegal engines and vehicles were being sold in California by several sand car manufacturers. The penalties from this case apply to 37 members of the newly formed association that were selling uncertified products.

“Industries that cater to off-road enthusiasts must also consider their product’s impact on the environment,” said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. “Uncontrolled emissions from these vehicles add to California’s already serious smog problems.”

As a result of the investigation, most major sand car manufacturers and some engine suppliers located in California formed the Sand Car Association. to ensure that its members build compliant products. The association’s formation has resulted in industry self-enforcement and California certification of three engines for use in sand cars.

For a complete list of the 37 manufacturers included in the settlement, click here.

ARB is still investigating other sand car manufacturers that are producing and selling illegal non-California certified vehicles.

Sand cars are off-road vehicles popular at state and federal recreation areas like Pismo Beach and Glamis Dunes. The Department of Motor Vehicles can revoke registrations of illegal vehicles; therefore, it is important that dealers and purchasers ensure that the vehicles are legal in California.

Clean vehicle engines cut smog-forming emissions and improve fuel economy, reducing harmful greenhouse gases. Smog can cause respiratory problems, including asthma, and effects the lung function growth of children.

The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards.

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ARB investigation leads to $1.875 million judgment against Viva Motor Sports, Inc. for selling non-California certified vehicles

Sacramento – Thanks to an investigation launched by the ARB in 2006, the Los Angeles County Superior Court in June issued a $1.875 million judgment against several companies for importing and selling non-California certified motorcycles and off-road recreational vehicles.

Defendants in the case include Viva Motor Sports, Inc., of Los Angeles, along with DEC 26, Inc., BH Motorsports, Inc., Nitro Motorsports, Inc, and their associated businesses, all based in the Los Angeles area.

“There are plenty of great motorcycles that meet clean air standards. Most dealers know this and carry only bikes that have their California smog certificate. Those who try to cut corners put themselves in a lose-lose situation,” said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. “Violators pay penalties and damage their reputations while putting public health at risk.”

The companies will pay a total of $268,000 and the balance of the fine will be stayed, pending no further violations. In addition, the defendants are permanently enjoined from acquiring, offering for sale, or selling uncertified motor vehicles for use, registration, or resale in California and falsely representing that a vehicle is certified.

During routine inspections of area retail establishments in 2006, ARB investigators observed a variety of all-terrain vehicles and on-road motorcycles for sale that were not certified to California’s strict emissions standards. Investigators traced the models to their importers, Viva Motor Sports, and the other cited companies. Hundreds of the vehicles had already been sold to California residents. While many purchasers returned them for refunds, those who chose to keep them are subject to “registration stops” which prevent future registration in California.

Vehicles that do not meet California’s tough emission requirements create higher amounts of smog-forming pollutants, which can then exacerbate respiratory ailments and negatively affect other health conditions.

The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards.

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ARB investigation leads to $33,000 judgment against Bay Area dealer of “pocket bikes”
Vehicles were uncertified, illegal to sell in CA

SACRAMENTO – An investigation by the Air Resources Board has led to a $33,000 judgment issued in June by the Alameda Superior Court against Alameda-based Scooter Importers for selling uncertified off-road vehicles and “pocket bikes.”

Despite their resemblance to legally certified motorcycles, these pocket bikes, which are small enough to be picked up and stored in the trunk or back seat of an average car, did not meet State safety or emissions standards for on-road vehicles and cannot be sold in California. All the uncertified vehicles were manufactured in China.

“Breaking clean air laws costs violators money,” said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. “But more than that, it costs millions of Californians their health. These pocket bikes may be cute but they can produce 100 times the emissions of a clean new car.”

Scooter Importers was issued three Notices of Violation for selling the uncertified vehicles. A settlement was not reached, so the case was referred to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. A judgment was ultimately entered in Superior Court in the amount of $33,000 for Health and Safety Code violations. The Air Resources Board will receive $7,000, while the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will receive $8,000 and the Alameda County Treasurer $18,000.

In addition, Scooter Importers was permanently enjoined from acquiring, offering for sale, or selling uncertified motor vehicles for use, registration, or resale in California.

Vehicles that do not meet California’s tough emission requirements pose real danger to residents. They create higher amounts of smog-forming pollutants, which can then exacerbate respiratory ailments and negatively affect other health conditions.

The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards.

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