Wiper requirements for Connecticut dmv inspection

[JJK]

Not to hijack the thread, but this is interesting. Do you know if there is a list of states that will apply the NHTSA policy?

[Tbev]

Not to hijack the thread, but this is interesting. Do you know if there is a list of states that will apply the NHTSA policy?

When I was on the phone with Dave Smith he mentioned that CT, and I believe 2 or 3 other states, have changed their laws based on the new federal law. I apologize, but the only other one that I remember besides CT was Florida.

[JJK]

Thanks, but I can't imagine Texas would be high on the list to replace a state policy with a federal one , but that would be nice.

[Tbev]

Thanks, but I can't imagine Texas would be high on the list to replace a state policy with a federal one , but that would be nice.

I wouldn't think Florida would be either.

[Jasonandlynn5022]

I wouldn't think Florida would be either.

Will the registration requirements be the same. Register as a "component", try for year of 1965, don't leave without a VIN. With the new law will you be able to get "classic" plates. How, and when, will you get a "real" VIN. This is GREAT news..

[Tbev]

Will the registration requirements be the same. Register as a "component", try for year of 1965, don't leave without a VIN. With the new law will you be able to get "classic" plates. How, and when, will you get a "real" VIN. This is GREAT news..

You will register it as a 1965 "Replica". The VIN will be the 12 digit serial number on your certificate of origin and frame. They will not issue you a 17 digit VIN. And they will NEVER be eligible for "classic" plates.
Here is a link to where DMV explains it: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-se...language=en_US

When you read what DMV says in this link it seems clear that FFR would fall under the component car category and not replica. And they should. The replica category is meant for companies who assemble, to completion, small volumes of replicas in their factories and not for the guy building it in their garage. The State of CT apparently does not care, and as long as FFR appears on that NHTSA list you will not be required to go through inspection.

[Badfish]

CT DMV states they will not issue classic plates for composite vehicles, even when 20 years old.

Edited: I’ve been fighting for classic plates for our cars for roughly 4 years. Working with legislators, testifying, corresponding with DMV. No luck.

My FFR is registered as a 2004. Now 20 years old, DMV still stating not eligible for classic plates.

See my auto signature.

Will the registration requirements be the same. Register as a "component", try for year of 1965, don't leave without a VIN. With the new law will you be able to get "classic" plates. How, and when, will you get a "real" VIN. This is GREAT news..

[Tbev]

CT DMV states they will not issue classic plates for composite vehicles, even when 20 years old.

What new law?

Hi Jay,
I am not sure of the name of the new law. I am only reporting what was told to me by the head inspector when I attempted to get my car inspected a week and a half ago. I was told this new law went into effect on January 1st. And if you click on the link in my previous post you will see on the DMV website that it clearly states what you and I already knew, our cars are not eligible for antique plates.
Tony

Skyflyer-sorry to hijack your thread, but I wanted to get this info to you so that you don't waist your time and money looking for a temporary wiper solution to get you through inspection. Unless something changes between now and when FFR is listed on NHSTA, they won't inspect you even if you wanted them to.