Referee program

The Referee Program is a statewide network of smog inspection centers that assist motorists with unusual Smog Check issues. Referees provide the following specialized services not available through licensed Smog Check stations: Smog Check Dispute Resolution Sometimes consumers disagree with the results of their Smog Check. If you would like to dispute the results of your smog test or get a third party evaluation, make an appointment with the Referee. Repair Cost Waivers A Repair Cost Waiver is available in situations where a vehicle failed its Smog Check and the consumer had over $650 in emission-related repairs performed at a licensed Smog Check repair station to reduce the vehicle's emissions and cannot afford the additional repairs needed for the vehicle to pass the smog test. This one-time waiver allows the vehicle to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. To be eligible, the vehicle must not have any tampered emissions control systems or components and ha…