What about convertible cars?
Stuart J. Ellis
East Coast Sales Manager
Intraco USA
Web Site: www.intraco.com.sg
Phone: 603-437-1392 Fax: 603-437-6046
----- Original Message -----
From: <mblair1@home.net>
To: "Military Vehicles List" <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] CA hardtop law?
>
> "Randy Orpe" <sgtorpe@sierratel.com> wrote:
> > Well that's a new one. I guess we won't be able to register some new
SUVs
> > either because they have soft tops too.
> [...]
> > Cab tops are not an issue ( so don't bring it up ), operational
> > brakes and lights are.
>
> I didn't have any trouble with my soft top/soft door HMMWV, and I've
> never been stopped, even when driving with the doors off, and smiling
> and waving at motorcycle cops, wearing clothes which don't look
> anything like any military uniform.
>
> There's no vehicle safety inspection for new registrations in CA.
> There's a VIN verification inspection (which can be performed by the
> DMV, a peace officer, or a VIN verification service), and you'll need
> a weight certificate. Although proper lights are required, there is no
> inspection to verify that they're there prior to registration. Note
> that backup lights are required in CA, and most MVs do not have them.
> I added them to my HMMWV (details are on my web page), and plan to add
> them to my 2.5-ton, too.
>
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