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State police and secretary of state oppose bill to register military surplus vehicles for road use
Summary
Representative Jeff Perkins' bill to allow limited on‑road registration of demilitarized military vehicles drew opposition from the Maine State Police and the Secretary of State, who cited safety, federal compliance and insurance concerns; supporters urged narrow limited-use authorizations for parades and exhibitions.
Representative Jeff Perkins presented L.D. 1156 on April 1, 2025, proposing to allow certain demilitarized military vehicles to be registered for limited uses — including parades, exhibitions, transport for maintenance and the occasional shakedown drive — under a restricted plate category.
Sponsor case and background: Perkins, a former military master driver, told the committee many collectors and veterans groups lack a clear statutory path to register historic military vehicles for limited public-road use. He framed the bill narrowly, saying it would allow registration of vehicles manufactured for the armed forces that weigh under 10,000 pounds and be used only for commemorative, educational and…
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