A hurdle to classic car ownership is emissions and smog testing regulations, which vary from state to state. In New Jersey, where I live, vehicles 1995 and newer must undergo regu

While vintage vehicles like the estimated 181 cars and 160 motorcycles owned by Leno do indeed emit significant amounts of pollutants, including carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, proponents of the bill argue that these same vehicles are mainly kept in garages as showpieces.

The bill seeks to fully exempt collector motor vehicles at least 35 model years or older from the biennial smog check program, provided they are insured as collector vehicles.

California State Sen. Shannon Grove and former “The Tonight Show” host and classic car enthusiast Jay Leno joined forces Wednesday in an effort to keep more classic cars on the road.

A bill in California state congress would eliminate smog requirements for 35-year-old cars – if they're on collector insurance at least.