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Newsom signs "Jay Leno's Law," allowing classic cars to hit the streets for short trips

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Newsom signs "Jay Leno's Law," allowing classic cars to hit the streets for short trips. (2026, September 21). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/newsom-signs-jay-lenos-law-classic-cars-short-trips/

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill nicknamed "Jay Leno's Law," which permits owners of classic cars with higher emissions to drive them on the road for limited purposes. The legislation aims to balance automotive nostalgia and environmental regulations, allowing these vehicles to be used for brief trips without stringent emission requirements.
Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill dubbed "Jay Leno's Law", which permits owners of high-emission classic cars to drive them for brief outings. The legislation aims to allow enthusiasts to use their vintage vehicles without stringent emissions restrictions, despite the environmental concerns associated with such cars. This move has sparked debate among car collectors and environmental advocates in California.

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California Jay Leno's Law

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Adam Yamaguchi PERSON · 1× California GPE · 1× Gavin Newsom PERSON · 1× Newsom PERSON · 1×

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Newsom signs "Jay Leno's Law," allowing classic cars to hit the streets for short trips California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as "Jay Leno's Law," allowing high-emission classic cars to hit the streets for short trips.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21

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Newsom signs "Jay Leno's Law," allowing classic cars to hit the streets for short trips California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as "Jay Leno's Law," allowing high-emission classic cars to hit the streets for short trips. asserted
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