[rconti]

And in California, which is often considered the strictest state ever invented by man, we have stringent emissions tests but no safety inspection at all! It really confuses all of the California-bashers when you tell them that.

[lmm]

I don't know, the idea that Californians care more about environmental pollution than human lives seems to fit the stereotypes.

[justin66]

There's a logic to it. A person who values their safety - most do! - has an incentive to deal with safety issues, regardless of whether they are compelled. Less so with emissions issues.