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Committee clarifies K (Kei) vehicles: limits, registration and farm-truck treatment explained
Summary
Lawmakers discussed clarifying language to allow small Japanese "Kei" vehicles to be registered as pleasure cars or farm trucks if they meet safety inspection standards; committee aimed to fix inconsistent DMV treatment across offices.
Lawmakers on April 7 debated how Vermont should treat Kei or "K" vehicles — small, Japanese-designated light-duty vehicles — after owners reported inconsistent answers from DMV offices about registration.
Definition and proposal: The chair explained K vehicles fit the Japanese statutory definition (engine no larger than 660 cc, maximum overall dimensions) and the bill would allow K vehicles to be registered either as pleasure cars or as farm trucks depending on their…
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