Mike:
South Dakota has no testing. I believe state law reads that all
vehicles must be equipped as when manufactured. When DEALER mechanics
work on a car, they are supposed to set the management system to
specifications. But, I've never heard of anyone ever being taken to
court for removing emissions items. I also had a 81 Datsun pickup which
a poor idle. The tire and general repair shop drilled out the plug on
the carb for the mixture screw and reset it not paying attention to the
analyizer.
AT one time in the late 70's-early 80's we had safety inspections which
amounted to light adjustments and exhaust inspections. That was
discontinued sometime im the mid 80's. I believe state law reads
something like "All vehicles must be kept in a safe operating
condition." Only if you get stopped for some other violation such as
noise, broken lights, or involved in an accident due to poor vehicle
safety, you MIGHT get a citation. The condition would almost have to be
hazardess to get a fine. Broken headlights are usually warnings. Get
it fixed in ten days, go to the police, sheriff, etc. which issued the
citation, and they will write the ticket off.
Blake
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