After taking a few years off, the Rhode Island DMV is again trying to revoke Kei truck owners' registrations but a Senator is trying to help.

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).

  • EbbyAEnglish
    82•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.

    • @DrunkEngineer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21•6 months ago

      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.

        • @Kuinox@lemmy.worldEnglish
          11•6 months ago

          The driver is unprotected on a Motorcycle, the kei truck ban is … because it doesn’t protect enough the driver in case of crash.
          If you put the motorcycles on the same standard than the cars, none but a few would be allowed.

            • @Kuinox@lemmy.worldEnglish
              0•6 months ago

              Very small cars have a max speed of 50 to 80 km/h, cannot drive on highway, often doesn’t need a driving license.

              The kei truck have the size of this vehicule class.