Exempt Vehicles

The following vehicles are exempt from the Connecticut Emissions Program:

• Vehicles younger than four model-years old;
• Model year 1999 and older vehicles;
• Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more;
• Composite Vehicles (vehicle must be titled as a composite vehicle);
• Full electric-powered (non-hybrid);
• Bicycles with motors attached;
• Motorcycles;
• Certain vehicles registered but not designed primarily for highway use;
• Farm vehicles;
• Diesel – Powered Type II School Buses; (under 10,000 lbs GVWR);
• Vehicles with Dealer, Repairer, or Transporter Plates (only for the purpose of transportation during wholesale or auction).