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Recent efforts here resulted in 2 laws being passed last year, and a defeat of Trans-123.
By way of retribution, WisDOT/DMV has instituted some new policies, to further harass owners of nonstandard vehicles, including ex-military vehicles (like higher registration rates, and not issuing temporary plates). Now, they're taking another leap, by requiring photos of the vehicle's door, to determine whether it bears a NHTSA label certifying compliance with FMVSS (safety standards) as a reason to refuse registration.
Never mind the fact that there is no such law requiring this label to remain on the door after manufacturing, nor the fact that such doors are routinely replaced due to rust or accident.
We've already seen documentation that they're currently denying titles and registration to ex-military vehicles, pre-'70 vehicles, replica vehicles, etc.
This is merely WisDOT changing policy arbitrarily, realizing that they can do whatever they wish, so long as nobody successfully challenges them.
Over three weeks ago, Tom Zat, of Alfa Heaven, delivered a brief to WisDOT demanding that they cease refusing registration based on the lack of a label. He just got a reply, and DOT is defending their ruling. You can read his argument here. DOT's reply will be posted there soon, as I understand.
To be clear, this has nothing to do with changing the HMV law, which guaranteed Wisconsin collectors the right to register for parade/display uses.
This has to do with denying DMV the right to refuse your registration because your vehicle does not have a label. It has to do with demanding that WisDOT/DMV honor existing laws.
Here's where you can find out who represents you: My Representatives
By way of retribution, WisDOT/DMV has instituted some new policies, to further harass owners of nonstandard vehicles, including ex-military vehicles (like higher registration rates, and not issuing temporary plates). Now, they're taking another leap, by requiring photos of the vehicle's door, to determine whether it bears a NHTSA label certifying compliance with FMVSS (safety standards) as a reason to refuse registration.
Never mind the fact that there is no such law requiring this label to remain on the door after manufacturing, nor the fact that such doors are routinely replaced due to rust or accident.
We've already seen documentation that they're currently denying titles and registration to ex-military vehicles, pre-'70 vehicles, replica vehicles, etc.
This is merely WisDOT changing policy arbitrarily, realizing that they can do whatever they wish, so long as nobody successfully challenges them.
Over three weeks ago, Tom Zat, of Alfa Heaven, delivered a brief to WisDOT demanding that they cease refusing registration based on the lack of a label. He just got a reply, and DOT is defending their ruling. You can read his argument here. DOT's reply will be posted there soon, as I understand.
To be clear, this has nothing to do with changing the HMV law, which guaranteed Wisconsin collectors the right to register for parade/display uses.
This has to do with denying DMV the right to refuse your registration because your vehicle does not have a label. It has to do with demanding that WisDOT/DMV honor existing laws.
All owners of NONSTANDARD vehicles must stand united.
Wisconsin Citizens
Call your Senator, and your Assembly Rep. and register your complaint about DMV's current refusals to register FMVSS-compliant vehicles.Here's where you can find out who represents you: My Representatives
