One thing I really like about the UK...

... is the sort of vehicle you can make road legal there (usually due to some exemptions that are in place for low-volume manufacturers). Case in point:

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=24190.htm

Best line of the whole article:

"Despite the apparent ankle-slicing appearance of the front splitter, the nose of the car made it past pedestrian safety rules, whereas the air vents on flanks were deemed to present a 'head entrapment' hazard and now have to be covered by louvres."

But the SR4 runs on whisky!

Some of the rules they have human body to car body interactions are odd. What are the chances a head will get stuck in the side intakes? It might happen, but I am sure it will be sans body.

As for limited production cars in the US.. some states are more lenient than others. Here in NJ, a "kit car" like a lotus 7 clone has to comply with current emissions and safety.

mad_machine wrote: Some of the rules they have human body to car body interactions are odd. What are the chances a head will get stuck in the side intakes? It might happen, but I am sure it will be sans body. As for limited production cars in the US.. some states are more lenient than others. Here in NJ, a "kit car" like a lotus 7 clone has to comply with current emissions and safety.

here in FL, a replica only has to comply with the emmissions and safety standards of the year it most resembles; i.e. a locost registered as a 1957 lotus replica would be required to comply with the requirements from 1957

btw, when I saw the title of this thread I was expecting this

JoeyM wrote: here in FL, a replica only has to comply with the emmissions and safety standards of the year it most resembles; i.e. a locost registered as a 1957 lotus replica would be required to comply with the requirements from 1957

Wow, what a nice, sensible regulation that is .

Luke wrote:

JoeyM wrote: here in FL, a replica only has to comply with the emmissions and safety standards of the year it most resembles; i.e. a locost registered as a 1957 lotus replica would be required to comply with the requirements from 1957

Wow, what a nice, sensible regulation that is .

Why isn't that a sensible regulation?

I was worried that would sound sarcastic .

I meant it sincerely...there's not enough similarly sensible regulations in the automotive world.

actually, many states are considering the same legislation...it was drafted by SEMA and is being passed state by state across the country. Most states already have legislators who back the bills. Call yours and tell them to sign on, too. If Nobody in your state is backing it, all you need to do is send a copy of the draft legislation to your local state senator/rep and convince them to introduce it as a bill...

I will have to pass that along to my local state Legislators. I would love to have a 7 Clone over my fiat

In Florida, there no emissions testing and no inspections. If you have a title, and insurance, you get tags, unless I have missed something.

Just found out that there is legislation to change the kit and speciality vehicle registration process. I need to do some writing

cwh wrote: In Florida, there no emissions testing and no inspections. If you have a title, and insurance, you get tags, unless I have missed something.

I admit that I cannot recall ever having been tested, but it is comforting to know that even if that changed, the loop hole has already been written for my datsun replica (...and other people's non-DD cars)

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=street+rod&URL=0300-0399/0320/Sections/0320.0863.html

The 2011 Florida Statutes Title XXIII MOTOR VEHICLES Chapter 320 MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES View Entire Chapter 320.0863 Custom vehicles and street rods; registration and license plates.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Blue dot tail light” means a red lamp that contains a blue or purple insert that is not more than one inch in diameter and is installed in the rear of a motor vehicle. (b) “Custom vehicle” means a motor vehicle that: 1. Is 25 years old or older and of a model year after 1948 or was manufactured to resemble a vehicle that is 25 years old or older and of a model year after 1948; and 2. Has been altered from the manufacturer’s original design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials. (c) “Street rod” means a motor vehicle that: 1. Is of a model year of 1948 or older or was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a vehicle of a model year of 1948 or older; and 2. Has been altered from the manufacturer’s original design or has a body constructed from non-original materials. (2) The model year and year of manufacture which the body of a custom vehicle or street rod resembles is the model year and year of manufacture listed on the certificate of title, regardless of when the vehicle was actually manufactured. (3) To register a street rod or custom vehicle, the owner shall apply to the department by submitting a completed application form and providing: (a) The license tax prescribed by s. 320.08(2)(a) and a processing fee of $3; (b) A written statement that the vehicle will not be used for general daily transportation but will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, or other functions of public interest and similar uses; and (c) A written statement that the vehicle meets state equipment and safety requirements for motor vehicles. However, the vehicle must meet only the requirements that were in effect in this state as a condition of sale in the year listed as the model year on the certificate of title. (4) The registration numbers and special license plates assigned to such vehicles shall run in a separate series, commencing with “Custom Vehicle 1” or “Street rod 1,” respectively, and the plates shall be of a distinguishing color and design. (5)(a) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any law or local ordinance that requires periodic vehicle inspections or the use and inspection of emission controls. (b) Such vehicle may also be equipped with blue dot tail lights for stop lamps, rear turning indicator lamps, rear hazard lamps, and rear reflectors. History.—s. 2, ch. 83-19; s. 1, ch. 2007-165.

mad_machine wrote: Just found out that there is legislation to change the kit and speciality vehicle registration process. I need to do some writing

FYI- I believe the NJ Sema legislation hasn't moved at all since it was introduced in early 2010. It would be great if enough people got involved to finally get it approved.

Let's make it happen!

The Lead East event this week would seem a logical place for a petition!