WA new SEMA bill

[Jake]

It should be all done by October.

Jake

[SwiftDB4]

THANKS TO ALL YOU WA Cobra guys! Your letters/calls really do make a difference. Thanks especially to Jake for rallying Seattle area support. As noted this bill is effective Oct. 1. I would advise those interested in titling/retitling to print out the final bill from http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summ...2011&bill=5585

The operative clause for retitling is p. 3, Section 5:
"A vehicle registration issued to a street rod or custom vehicle under this chapter need not be an initial vehicle registration for that vehicle."

I assume the exact procedure for retitling will have to be worked out with DOL before Oct. 1, but may include vehicle inspection or at least proof of year/make of replicated vehicle. My guess is this can't be done at your local licensing office, but will require an appointment with an inspector/ specialist. Also as noted if you choose this option use is limited to car club activities and occasional pleasure driving. As long as you don't use your Cobra as a daily commuter shouldn't be a problem. You will be issued a collector car plate for a one time fee of $35. No more stinkin smog tests and waivers!
Once again THANK YOU!
Dave Miller

[all motor]

A Big thanks to all of you who helped make this happen-I'm going for the collect plate once October rolls around-just not running a front plate (legally) makes it worth it-as if I would ever stick one up front!

Bob

[SwiftDB4]

Gov. Gregoire to sign SEMA Bill April 18!
http://echo.bluehornet.com/hostedema...F4EDB16A282316

[BruceSnyder]

Thanks Dave. This is great news.

Here is the announcement from the Governor's office.
http://www.governor.wa.gov/billaction/2011/20110418.pdf