Connecticut: Registration, Inspection & Emissions

SJK2 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-2006, 10:20 AM

Are there any "SEMA" bills in the legislation for CT for composites such as other states.????

Don · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2006, 10:22 AM

I had been referencing the Composite standards R-157 dated REV 10/99 and just became aware there is an update with REV 12/04:

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/LIB/dmv/20/29/R-157.pdf

Takes awhile to load even with DSL

" Properly located and shielded side exhaust may be allowed in compliance with departmental side exhaust standards*. Passenger vehicles equipped with exhaust pipes exiting to the side, forward of the rear axle, must extend rearward beyond any passenger openings, Exhaust header pipes extending to the outside of vehicle frame rails must be shielded from excessive heat and not protrude beyond the extreme outer edge of the front or rear tires, whichever is narrower, so as not to pose a hazard to occupants or pedestrians"

* standard was not defined

Appears the above change and other changes from the 10/99 document are specifically directed for compliance by Cobras and T-Buckets, such as those made by Total Performance

Don · #3 (**permalink**) 08-12-2006, 07:53 AM

i asked the CT DMV to summarize and add the web links regarding registering a Composite, attached is the reply. Note that the summary did not include reference to the document R-157, Composite, which has the detail specs

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/LIB/dmv/20/29/R-157.pdf

From CT DMV:

Composite Vehicles

A composite motor vehicle is defined by statute as "Any motor vehicle, composed or assembled from several parts of other motor vehicles, or the identification and body contours of which are so altered that the vehicle no longer bears the characteristics of any specific make of motor vehicle. Any vehicle not assembled by a manufacturer licensed as such in the State of Connecticut is classified as a composite motor vehicle."

Before a composite vehicle can be registered, the following requirements must be met:

* Vehicle must pass a composite vehicle inspection. All composite inspections are done at the Wethersfield Office inspection lane by appointment only. Please contact the DMV Phone Center to schedule an appointment.

Note: Composite motor vehicles must be transported on a flat bed trailer or car carrier to the inspection site (not to be driven or towed; no wheel of the vehicle may touch the ground) except if validly registered in another state or if the owner is a licensed dealer or repairer.

* The vehicle will also require a new emissions test performed at an emissions testing station <http://www.ctemissions.com/station-search.html> . Some vehicles are exempt <http://www.ctemissions.com/exempt.html> from emissions testing. To determine if your vehicle is exempt from emissions testing, please refer to the listing of exempt vehicles <http://www.ctemissions.com/exempt.html> .

Note: Starting January 1, 2007 newly completed composite vehicles will need to have an engine that will meet new composite vehicle emissions standards. The standards that will be in effect are equivalent to the two-speed idle standards for 1980 and newer passenger cars and light trucks or 1988 and newer engines from trucks in the 8501 to 10,000 lb. GVWR range. Composite vehicles classified as 2006 model year and older will continue to be subject to existing standards which are approximately equivalent to the two-speed idle standards at a level somewhere between that for 1968 and 1973 vehicles.

* Bring the Certificate of Titles of all vehicles used for major component parts or one Title, plus receipts, for the parts of the other vehicles used. If the parts are from used vehicles, make sure the receipts specify the vehicle identification number (VIN). No Title is needed for non-major component parts (examples of major parts are: engine, cowls, transmission, frame, doors, trunk lid, front and rear fenders and quarter panels).Sales tax will be based or credited from the receipts.

* An Application for Inspection of Composite Motor Vehicle <http://www.ct.gov/dmv/LIB/dmv/20/29/R-95.pdf> (form R-95) must be completed and be accompanied by two photographs of the vehicle as well as supporting documents showing proof of ownership. An Application for Registration and Certificate of Title <http://www.dmvct.state.ct.us/H13FORM.HTM> (form H-13) must also be completed.

* At the time of inspection a VIN will be assigned by the Inspector. The year assigned to the vehicle will be the year in which the vehicle was built. On your registration and title documents, the make will be specified as "Composite."

The current inspection fee is $88 and a fee of $50 is charged for the assignment of a VIN.

Note: No appointment is necessary for a re-inspection, however, the re-inspection must still be performed at the Wethersfield Office inspection lane.

If we can further assist you, you may contact our Telephone Center at: 1-860-263-5700 or visit our website at DMVCT.ORG

NOTE:

the web links:

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/LIB/dmv/20/29/R-95.pdf

http://www.dmvct.state.ct.us/H13FORM.HTM

http://www.ctemissions.com/station-search.html

http://www.ctemissions.com/exempt.html

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=884&Q=246430

A general site:

http://www.dmv.org/ct-connecticut/custom-built-cars.php

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