Connecticut: Registration, Inspection & Emissions

[Smoking Cobra]

Now i don't have to go to emission's.
Great work. thanks

joeg

[Don]

I did not receive a reply from the DMV Emissions Co-ordinator, but the following is posted on the Exempt screen for the CT Emissions Program, note the 4th item, looks like it really did happen !!

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 1/1/07 model years, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008).
* A motor vehicle twenty five-years old or older, (as of 1/1/07, model years 1983 and older).
* 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)
* 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

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


I was previously advised, forgot the source, the model year exemption had been changed to 20 years, but the above indicates 25 years ?

[Don]

Getting back to other topics, anyone have any recent experiences at Wethersfield with the paperwork, safety inspection and registration process for their Composite ? Especially after 7-1 when the emission test is exempt

[Don]

Since passage of the Composite Emissions Exemption on July 1, I have been advised of only one unique situation . DMV legal has interpreted the emission exemption in the Public Act applies only to a " Composite " and the make in the title/registration must be specified as a Composite. Comments from Ed in CT:

"The word composite must appear in your title. The car must have been inspected by Connecticut DMV at time of initial registration.It must have a five digit VIN number. If your Cobra does not meet these three criteria, you are not exempt from emissions testing.In my case I have the word "Assembled" and not "Composite" in my title. I remember four years ago when I registered it, the woman asked me how I wanted to call it for registration. I had no idea. I told her to call it whatever they call other Cobras.My car came from Michigan where it was registered with a 13 digit VIN number. They did a VIN check and gave me my registration papers. The bottom line is I'm not exempt from emissions testing.

If you purchased your car out of state, you are not exempt from emissions testing. I asked how to get the word "composite" in my title and change my VIN number. I was told it's a one shot deal at time of initial registration and can't be changed. The exemption will help those who were fortunate enough to get "composite" in their title, had it inspected and initial registration in Connecticut and got a five digit VIN number. Everyone else is still required to get emissions testing done. "

Ed has discussed his situation with the DMV and Emissions, appears the only solution to receive the exemption is to have the Composite registration and safety inspection, as if the replica Cobra was being registered in CT for the first time . Or, continue to have emission testing.

When researching the DMV report for makes by year, there were abbreviations used for Composite, such as Compo etc etc., My registration has the abbreviation Compo with an originally scheduled emissions test date of no later than August 15, 2007. When entering my Composite CT VIN , the test date is still appearing, I do not know if this is just an Administrative delay in changing the program or the system only recognizes " Composite " and not the abbreviation Compo. Referencing the 3 points that Ed mentions, I have the CT VIN and a passed composite inspection, otherwise the VIN would not have been issued.

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

Has anyone with an abbreviation for Composite, such as Compo, in their registratio/title gone for an emission test since July 1 ? How does the registration/title for the make on your Cobra appear, full word Composite or an abbreviation ?
Attempting to determine if further clarification is needed regarding the use of the abbreviation ( Compo etc ) by the DMV before the expiration of the emissions test date. If anyone has the full make name of Composite on their registration, can you search by VIN on the above emissions test date web site and advise if a test date still appears ? Or, the abbreviation of Compo is a recognized standard by the DMV.

Hopefully, just a minor administrative detail to resolve..................

[SJK2]

Don,
Very interesting update. My title states "COMP" not sure whose interpreting what.??? And useing the link above it states mine is due "12/28/2010" ???
i tell you dmv could screw up a "W$t Dre$%*"....

[Don]

I received a quick reply from Dan Jalbert, DMV Emissions Co-ordinator. The system changes to recognize the Composite emissions exemption along with all the other DMV changes that took place on July 1st are still being processed. I provided my CT VIN and registration plate number to Dan and he manually updated the exempt file, as my due date was August 15th.

You may want to check your emissions test due date and as the date approaches, contact Dan if the system changes have yet to be made. Provide the CT VIN and registration plate number. Dan also mentioned the abbreviations for Composite will be recognized.

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

Dan's e-mail address:

Dan.Jalbert@ct.gov

[davids2toys]

Originally Posted by Don

I received a quick reply from Dan Jalbert, DMV Emissions Co-ordinator. The system changes to recognize the Composite emissions exemption along with all the other DMV changes that took place on July 1st are still being processed. I provided my CT VIN and registration plate number to Dan and he manually updated the exempt file, as my due date was August 15th.

You may want to check your emissions test due date and as the date approaches, contact Dan if the system changes have yet to be made. Provide the CT VIN and registration plate number. Dan also mentioned the abbreviations for Composite will be recognized.

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

Dan's e-mail address:

Dan.Jalbert@ct.gov

So where is this due date...I just bought and registered my Cobra 2 weeks ago, so I dont even have a title yet, they took the title from the previous owner that I gave them. I live in CT

[Don]

Go to the web site and on the right hand side enter the CT VIN, from the registration, that was issued after passing the Composite Inspection. Include the CT before the 5 numeric digits. Your Cobra has Composite, Comp or Compo on the registration as the make ?

Search for Your Test Date
Enter Your Vehicle Identification Number

Not sure what will appear since the inspection/registration took place after July 1 ? How did the Inspectors at Wethersfield handle the paperwork since the Composite emission test is no longer required ?

[davids2toys]

Originally Posted by Don

Go to the web site and on the right hand side enter the CT VIN, from the registration, that was issued after passing the Composite Inspection. Include the CT before the 5 numeric digits. Your Cobra has Composite, Comp or Compo on the registration as the make ?

Search for Your Test Date
Enter Your Vehicle Identification Number

Not sure what will appear since the inspection/registration took place after July 1 ? How did the Inspectors at Wethersfield handle the paperwork since the Composite emission test is no longer required ?

I bought this from a CT resident, the car has been registered and CT inspected fro 1993 until now, I bought and registered it 2 weeks ago!
This link is not working, it says, page cannot be displayed...also, my reg says Unique for the make, nowhere on this reg does it say COMP, COMPO, or Composite!!!

[davids2toys]

Just went on the site, no problem now, except for the fact that it says I am due on 7-06-2009
So now what do I do, what a bunch of B.S.
Do I need to ammend my title...which I don't even have yet

[davids2toys]

well, I called the #, and they told me I was exempt based on just having the CTxxxxx VIN, they told me it doesn't matter what it says on the title!!!
She also told me that the computers have not caught up yet, that is why it was giving me a due date!!
much happier now

[Cashburn]

Process is same as always. Took a car through on Tuesday. Only significant change is you no longer need to make an appointment in advance. Just arrive at Weathersfield during standard inspection hours.

[ZOERA-SC7XX]

Do they still make you trailer the Cobra (CT.) or can you use a dealer plate?

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by ZOERA-SC7XX

Do they still make you trailer the Cobra (CT.) or can you use a dealer plate?

I would trailer to be safe still. They wanted to know where my trailer was.

[convincor]

Originally Posted by ZOERA-SC7XX

Do they still make you trailer the Cobra (CT.) or can you use a dealer plate?

Yes, composites must be trailered, doesn't matter who you are.

[Don]

The last known update to R-157 Composite Motor Vehicles dated 12/04 states the requirement to trailer the vehicle:

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

While a number of years ago, I was also asked where I had parked the trailer

[Don]

Summary web site for the individual states DMV:

http://www.dynacornclassicbodies.com/stateseal.html

[Joy]

Composite vehicles now exempt from emissions (7/1/2007) http://www.ctemissions.com/exempt.html

[SJK2]

What is CT. up to now read post from Factory 5 site:

http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191391

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a...DLTEST=|30150|


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[Don]

Steve:

Until you mentioned in your reply, I had not seen any reference to the new regulations effective as of August 1.

I will be in contact with Dave at the 4C's ( CT Council of Car Clubs ) , he actively participated in the initial emissions exemption obtained in 2007 for Composites. The 4C's have a paid lobbyist that monitors DMV laws and regulations. Also, their recent newsletter did not mention any changes.

Similar to 2007, there was a DMV Bill passed in 2008 which encompasses all the updates etc.

I did not research the active Composite registrations at 2007 year end, but with approx 300 to 330 at 2006 year end, out of over 3,000,000 + passenger car registrations, good question as what prompted the new regulations.



Don