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Exempt Vehicles

There are some exemptions to the program, particularly newer models, many older vehicles, motorcycles and other specialized vehicles:

  • New vehicles that are four or less model years old (as of 1/1/08 model years, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009).
  • A motor vehicle twenty five-years old or older, (R.C.S.A 14-164c-2a “twenty-five or more years ago” shall mean the number of years arrived at by subtracting the model year of the motor vehicle seeking the exemption from the current calendar year).
  • Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, such as certain heavy-duty trucks or recreational vehicles
  • Composite Vehicles ( Effective July 1, 2007) ( Vehicles must be registered as a composite vehicle)
  • Electric-powered vehicles
  • Bicycles with motors attached
  • Motorcycles
  • Certain vehicles registered but not designed primarily for highway use
  • Farm vehicles
  • Class-1 School Buses
  • Vehicles with Dealer, Repairer, or Transporter Plates while official tests are obtained


 


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