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).
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).
That snippit is out of context. The DMV claims they don’t meet FMVSS because they don’t.
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.
Then the DMV better start cracking down on large trucks (F250, etc) as well. NHTSA “safety” standards have had all kinds of loopholes exempting large trucks and SUV from basic safety features including rollover protection, head restraint, and various impact protection systems.