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California had mandatory state safety inspections, which were regulated by the police departments with random inspections on the street.
I thought the inspections were a good idea, the motorist had to show proof of insurance, smog if so required and brake/light, etc.
The bleeding hearts decided the inspections violated the minorities civil rights so the law was stopped in the late '70's..

California now only has annual safety inspections on commercial vehicles over 10,k GVW.