"planned non operation" question?

[95GST]

I need to go to test-only this year.. I was wondering if I submit the fees for PNO now, and then go back to DMV to change back to operation.. I think DMV will give you a temp sticker, but would I still need to go to test only ?

I figure even PNO is like $20, that's still beat the addition cost of going to test-only (and the much stricter visual would be a hassle)

Thanks..

 

[KFT0001]

You can pay the registration fee without the smog check ahead of time. You then can smog it after the due date without any extra fees. I don't remember seeing a time limit on this extension, but probably best to check with the DMV to be safe if you're going to wait a few months.

 

[Defiant]

Once a car goes Test Only, it stays on the car. It will always be a Test Only car.

The good old days of skipping a year and re-registering the next to dodge a smog check are gone.

 

[HadesOmega]

If you still need the smog and you've paid the fee's you need to keep going back to the DMV everyone month and get a moving permit if you want to drive your car. Hehe believe me I know =P

 

[dsm_93tsi]

You gotta be careful as to how many months you ask for those red temp. stickers. I've gotten them so many times that they ony allow me to get a one day permit now. So now I have to plan on when I can take my car in, which is hard, to get it smogged, get a day permit and take it to get smogged and head back to the dmv. There's probably a note in the system that says, don't let this girl get any more month long permits cause I took advantage of it and drove around and gave up tryin to get my car to pass smog hahaha.