Hello!! in California can i drive a car with no air bags legally?

Question

Hello!! in California can i drive a car with no air bags legally?

Answer 1

If the vehicle was manufactured without air bags,   yes.

Answer 2

In 1998, dual front airbags were mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and de-powered, or second-generation air bags were also mandated. This was due to the injuries caused by first-generation air bags that were designed to be powerful enough to restrain people who were not wearing seatbelts.

The laws are national - not California State laws

Answer 3

Yes.  The federal government requires auto makers to provide airbags, but I don't recall any law which indicates the air bags must be in working order or even installed after you own the car.