this is a copy from Supra Forum



sign it and pass it on... we shall put a stop to this.

http://www.petitiononline.com/AH4G63/petition.html




Consumers Bill of Rights

Your Rights to Personalize Your Vehicle

ARTICLE ONE: You have the Right to buy high-quality, reliable aftermarket performance and specialty parts, accessories and styling options.

ARTICLE TWO: You have the Right to use high-quality aftermarket parts and know that your new car warranty claims will be honored. In fact, your vehicle dealer may not reject a warranty claim simply because an aftermarket product is present. A warranty denial under such circumstances may be proper only if an aftermarket part caused the failure being claimed.

ARTICLE THREE: You have the Right to install and use emissions-legal aftermarket performance parts without incurring hassles and onerous procedures during state vehicle emissions inspections.

ARTICLE FOUR: You have the Right to actively oppose any proposed (or existing) laws or regulations that will reduce your freedom to use aftermarket automotive parts and service or will curtail your ability to take part in the automotive hobbies of your choice.

ARTICLE FIVE: You have the Right to patronize independent retail stores and shops for vehicle parts and service. The U.S. aftermarket offers the world's finest selection of performance and specialty parts, accessories and styling options. These aftermarket products satisfy the most discriminating customers seeking personalized vehicles for today's lifestyle.

The foregoing message is brought to you by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). If you would like our guidelines on what to do if your new car warranty is denied, call SEMA's Fax-on- Demand service, 909/396-0182, ext. 750 and request document #904 or check the Warranty Denied? section of our web site.

Also goto this link to get more information if your warranty is denied. No need to ask here, when you can search and read it here. http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=8124

here is the search page on warranty issues. http://www.enjoythedrive.com/search/default.asp

Remember SEMA is a group who fights for our rights to modify our cars without penalty. to visit the site itself and look around goto www.sema.org or www.enjoythedrive.com

And finally the link to the Magnuson Moss act.
http://www.mlmlaw.com/library/guide...es/undermag.htm

 

Steve,
Post this in No.Cal forum as well.

 

The wording on this Bill of Rights is kind a cheezy. Who the hell wrote up this article? Looks like a grade school student wrote it. It's very vage and very weak in it's arguments. If SEMA wrote this thing they should hire a lawyer to make it more official and more presentable. This thing will be thrown out before it can even considered to pass into law. Don't get me wrong I'm all for freedom to mod, but please don't make it a joke by submitting something like this. If you want a bill pass into law it has to be more detailed to avoid loop holes. Otherwise, all this will be just a waste of their (SEMA) time.

 

At least it's a step in the right direction... The fact that it is not laden with legal jargon is probably so potential supporters will understand the scope of what is being said. Since it is a petition and not an actual "law" the legal scope isn’t critical yet.

I'm glad to see this kind of support! Next step - Revolution!!!!

 

More like: Next Step -- Petition Revision!

 

Simple as it may be, it is an act that has passed. By law your warranty cannot be denied by dealers. pass this on!!!

 

signed and passed! thanks!

 

Here is the actual petition.



To: State of California
This petition is for Californians only. Should we succeed, this can set future precedent for other states.

For too long, the state of California has wrongfully targeted young, male owners of modified automobiles - namely imports.
The job of the law is to protect and serve - neither of which is accomplished when law enforcement officers harass automotive
hobbyists and levy unfair fines and needless citations. The majority of these victims are chosen by the type of vehicle they drive and
their demographic.

Law enforcement officers (many times ill trained and under informed) pull over victims under the guise of vehicle code infractions (namely that of modified exhaust)
and issue citations for equipment they are not qualified to assess. We do not dispute law enforcement practices towards individuals that
operate their vehicles in a hazardous manner (racing, speeding, reckless driving, etc) - many times our constituents are harassed when they
have committed no moving violations at all! These activities by law enforcement are tantamount to highway robbery, and only serve to line
their pockets with our hard earned dollars via citations, court, and smog referee fines.

Our demographic has a huge pool of disposable income, and the automotive aftermarket industry provides millions of dollars of tax revenue
to the state of California. Instead of wasting valuable resources harassing us, the people would be better served if law enforcement dedicated those
same resources towards preventing REAL crimes.

Our demands are:

1. That legislators of the State of California modify the vehicle code to be more friendly towards automotive hobbyists.
A. Teach law enforcement that SEEING a modified exhaust alone is not reasonable cause to pull over a vehicle for vehicle inspection - the officer in question must
be able to AUDIBLY detect that the exhaust is in violation and have reasonable certainty that it exceeds the 95db limit.
B. Provide law enforcement with calibrated field decibel meter and associative training to adequately ascertain whether or not the exhaust is in violation.
C. Reword V.C. 27151 and 27150 so that it is CLEAR that it is PERFECTLY LEGAL to modify your exhaust if it does not exceed the 95db limit.
D. In the event that emissions violations are found, reduce the fine amount and make these violations correctable.

2. Train law enforcement officers NOT to profile potential victims by their age, gender, or type of vehicle they drive. The appearance of a vehicle, however
garish it may be, if not in violation of vehicle code DOES NOT CONSTITUTE probable cause for vehicle inspection. Many officers have pulled over vehicles for OEM equipment
that shipped with the car FROM THE MANUFACTURER. Their inability to distinguish a manufacturer equipped device and an illegal one does little for their credibility.

3. A peace officer is not qualified to assess emissions related violations. The state should place the burden on smog stations where the technicians are trained
to inspect emissions related equipment - not on peace officers that are trained to protect and serve.

4. Simplify the process for C.A.R.B. legalization of aftermarket products. Make it cheaper and easier for companies to certify their products.


Please pass this petition on to your friends and local message boards!

 

Signed - # 2389

Later,

Ray