Rhode Island Is Trying To Ban Kei Trucks Again
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After taking a few years off, Rhode Island is again trying to revoke valid registrations for imported Japanese kei trucks.

But why the decision to ban Kei trucks from Rhode Island streets? Because the DMV claims they don’t meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

  • Ebby@lemmy.ssba.comEnglish
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    6 months ago

    That snippit is out of context. The DMV claims they don’t meet FMVSS because they don’t.

    … the DMV claims they don’t meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). And while it’s true Kei vehicles don’t meet those safety standards, they shouldn’t have to. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), imported vehicles at least 25 years old are exempt from FMVSS.

    They are exploiting a loophole for personal antique vehicles to import or resell a fleet that doesn’t meet safety standards. It can become an issue and absolutely within scope of the DMV to keep an eye on.