Does a "Classic" or "Antique" truck need to be inspected in CT?

[66dc75]

Massachusetts does not have gvw on antique registrations truck or not.  They are in the same class as RV. When I get an inspection  sticker I am charged the auto rate not the commercial truck rate. This is all done thru the state RMV computer system.  

On another topic you can pull a trailer over 10k as long as the towing vehicle and trailer gvw does not exceed a total of 26k. This is actually written on the back of my CDL license. So a 12k gvw f350 can pull a 14k trailer and be non CDL. Just don't hook up to an f450.

 

[devvar]

Well, 2 1/2 years later I have finally purchased a truck! 1986 GMC 7000, 8.2 Detroit, 25k GVWR. It's coming out of Massachusetts so I need to get a temp registration and VIN verification before CT will let me register for real. And surprise surprise, they told me I could not register as a classic because the GVWR is above 12500lb. Never mind that I already have Hagerty classic insurance and no commercial use... I didn't feel like arguing with the lady just to get my temp tags, but when I go back in a week for the real thing I'm bringing the state statutes printed out just in case I have trouble. There is no limit on GVWR for classic registration that I can find anywhere, I'm hoping my next visit will get someone more knowledgeable (maybe less knowledgeable would be better???)

[mowerman]

DMV can be a real pain in the ass,,,best of luck,,bob