Which states are not HMMWV friendly?

[tomelroy]

Just curious how many states are not allowing these on the road as of 1/2023 and which are...

 

[NM 1078]

Just curious how many states are not allowing these on the road as of 1/2023 and which are...

I found a list of 30 states that say they do not allow humvees to be driven on public roads, one of them being NM and I've seen them here so I don't know if the list is accurate.

 

[diesel_dave]

You can definitely register, title and drive them here in Utah with no issues.

 

[FlameRed]

The bureaucrats in the DMV have gone rouge here in Florida. Nothing in the FL statues preventing it. The jerks invalidated my title for me!

 

[knighthawkgamer]

California is definitely a not HMMWV friendly state.

 

[Mogman]

Texas is HMMWV friendly, sorry I cannot actually answer the question.

 

[SmartDrug]

Illinois is not friendly, despite the fact that the State issued Military Vehicle license plates a few years back. Got mine tagged in Utah.

 

[springer1981]

Maine is good and Vermont is too

 

[Vapor Trail]

Kentucky passed a law in '17 saying it was legal so hopefully we're good to go. mine isn't ready yet so i haven't tried

 

[Coug]

Washington State sent out a letter a few years back telling licensing offices not to process military vehicles unless they had proof of an FMVSS decal on them.
Nothing in the laws actually says they can't, it's just some bureaucrat at the state level trying to flex their muscles or something.
It all comes down to the person behind the counter. There are several offices around that will do the paperwork no problem. A lot of other offices that have no clue so either give out false info (like requiring a State Patrol inspection first) or just flat out won't touch them.

(my favorite part is the section in the FMVSS where it states these vehicles are specifically exempt from meeting the FMVSS guidelines.)

 

[montaillou]

There are several offices around

Just picked up a M1097R1 today. I'm in Bellingham. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[Mattguy]

All good in Indiana. Had to teach them how to use a sf-97.

 

[Coug]

Just picked up a M1097R1 today. I'm in Bellingham. I'll let you know how it goes.

you'll probably want to ask them about it, before you hand over any paperwork. Sometimes the people behind the counter have no clue at all, and will either try to modify your paperwork, or refuse to give it back to you.

 

[nikojo]

Wisconsin friendly. Actually has it specifically mentioned how to tag it.


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[Sjoconnor]

The Peoples Republic Of Massachusetts is good to go! Just don't tell Elizabeth Warren, She'd freak......

Stephen

 

[thoner7]

Kentucky passed a law in '17 saying it was legal so hopefully we're good to go. mine isn't ready yet so i haven't tried

Have you tried to get a new assigned 17 digit vin?

 

[mgFray]

Minnesota is HMMWV friendly (not necessarily all military vehicle friendly, law is written that the vehicle must have a civilian version of the same dimensions and weight to be eligable...)

 

[Valor]

Just curious how many states are not allowing these on the road as of 1/2023 and which are...

How about Arizona? Anybody have experience with their MVD?

 

[Keesyman]

Kentucky passed a law in '17 saying it was legal so hopefully we're good to go. mine isn't ready yet so i haven't tried

I bought at Licensed mine in KY in 2019. No Issues at all. Even got a Historic Motor Vehicle tag and pay $0.63 a year for usage tax!

 

[MarkM]

Massachusetts isn't bad but I highly recommend you use the Taunton MA. DMV as they are knowledgeable about registering former military vehicles. Last thing you want is someone who can't think outside of the box.

Mark