California: Amnesty Passes

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by Sledge

No temporary permit yet, and no B&L form.

I'm with RodKnock, I want my paperwork perfect on Jan. 04 so that I can sail through the DMV, get my number, and finish it all off. That is why I'm starting this so early.

Finding that SB100-knowledgeable DMV around here has been difficult. I've been to three and am now trying to set an appointment at a fourth. (So. LA/Orange County area). Very frustrating!

Thx

Have you talked directly with other Cobra owners that have gone through the process? There has to be an office that knows what they're doing. Demand to talk to a manager. Do not settle for talking to one of the reps at the window you are assigned to. Tell them that you have paid your tax and license fees and you must have a TOP to drive to the CHP. Start making some rumblings that you want your fees refunded until you can get a TOP to drive the car to get it inspected.

As you mentioned, the brake and light inspection is really a non issue at this point and won't impact your ability to get an SB100 sequence number.

There should be some instructions on the top of the docs that the DMV handed you (i.e. CHP visit, brake and light inspection required, etc.). If the docs do not indicate a brake and light inspection is required, then blow it off for now. In most cases, if the B&L isn't documented on the DMV paperwork on the top of the form, they will hand you your tags once the CHP inspection is done and you have visited the BAR (BAR visit can only occur after you have received your SB100 sequence number) without ever doing a B&L.

Also, I'm not 100% certain, but I don't think that the DMV hands you a B&L form. It may come from the garage that does the inspection.