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

[66dc75]

I've seen plenty of trucks with CT historical plates.

[mechohaulic]

3 hours ago, devvar said:

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???)

make any difference if you go for farm plates ??  knew a guy when asked what kind of farm he had ; reply was "a tree farm" ! he owned 4 -5 acres of woods. like can be seen in your picture background.

[devvar]

12 hours ago, 66dc75 said:

I've seen plenty of trucks with CT historical plates.

I mentioned that, she didn't have a good answer

12 hours ago, mechohaulic said:

make any difference if you go for farm plates ??  knew a guy when asked what kind of farm he had ; reply was "a tree farm" ! he owned 4 -5 acres of woods. like can be seen in your picture background.

There are a number of requirements to be listed as a "farm" in CT before you can get farm plates, some income from the land is one of those. Tree farm is a legit option, but we don't have any income from our land at this point.

There really should be no problem here, I guess we will see at my appointment next week 🤞 

[Freightrain]

I got initial grief when I put historical tags on my truck here in Ohio 25 yrs ago.  DMV lady tried to argue it but she lost.  She did say "you better not be hauling freight with this".  I just laughed at her.

Ohio DMV is not a legal govt entity.  It is a privately run business for the state.  So they DO NOT have legal expertise so push back.  Hard.

[Brocky]

Some of the people at the South Carolina DMV tried to tell us the same about a weight limit. Between a friendly officer in the Diesel Cops and an ATHS member who works at the Main DMV HQ it was quickly straightened out. There are still a few local DMV offices who like to give a hard time, BUT we now know which ones to go to with NO problems. Mechohaulic, Matt, with the B-73 rollback, and Matt Phfail should be able to help you find a cooperative office.