Violations with ARB diesel programs may result in the following penalties and sanctions:

• Civil penalties ranging from $300 to $10,000 per vehicle per day.


• Collection procedures with additional late fees and fines.


• Liens on real estate or personal property such as vehicles and other assets.


• ARB may obtain a judgment in superior court and can place liens on assets.


• A Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Vehicle License Title Stop (VLT). A DMV VLT Stop will prevent registration, renewal, or transfer of your vehicle(s).


• At the request of ARB, the California Highway Patrol may remove the vehicle in violation from service.


• ARB may file with the State Controller a request to offset any amount due a state agency from a person or entity, against any amount owing that person or entity by any state agency. Generally, ARB may file a tax offset request with the Franchise Tax Board for any amount owed due to unpaid violations.