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Since my BMV is seeking guidance and policy from AAMVA, I would like to know if MVPA is participating in their development of policy. Please ask your MVPA contact if they are.
I don't think so, since they have a website (www.aamva.org/aamva-policy-positions/) and are a national association. Maybe MVPA is working with them, but we should know that for sure, not assume it.
Maybe when you meet, Al, ask your representatives if AAMVA or MVPA is involved?
Here is the reply from my State Senator Rand Head;
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"Thank you for following up with Senator Head’s Office regarding your concerns with military vehicles. Senator Head contacted the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle to request information on the current regulations...
Yep, that's why I didn't buy any. Lots of people saw that and ignored it....I don't defend them except to say there should be a path to road use through "assembled", since half of the sales are parts...few complete units.
Yes, seen the letter before. I noted it is in 2000 and it certainly does not take into account that the federal government has decided to sell them at retail prices to the open public....and has already done it now.
Then the issue is that it is model specific and these laws seem to be...
Why would a manufacturer not want their vehicles deemed road worthy? I'm 40 miles from AM General and I have never heard that position taken....they take pride in making safe and effective vehicles. Remember the old jeeps with rollover problems? Tell me one design flaw that is comparable to...
Or ignoring what is before our (collective) faces will result in outcomes none of us want. My state senator Randy Head will NOT return my messages on the subject....usually not a good sign.
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