Emissions exemptions in Missouri
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Emissions exemptions in Missouri
I know that last July Missouri changed the laws regarding older cars and emissions.
Found at: http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=33135
Emissions Inspection Exemption for Older Cars Enacted in Missouri - July 2004
Can anyone shed any more light on this subject. I can't seem to find any definitive information. I want to know if it applies to all vehicles 26 years and older or only to vehicles with "rod and custom" plates. Which is little more than an "Antique" tag citing mileage limitations and limited use.
Found at: http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=33135
Emissions Inspection Exemption for Older Cars Enacted in Missouri - July 2004
Although originally introduced as a separate bill (SB 900), which sought to exempt vehicles 26 years old and older from the state’s mandatory emissions inspection and maintenance program, was combined with another Missouri Senate Bill (SB 1233) during the legislative session. Governor Holden signed SB 1233 including the emissions inspection exemption for older cars into law by on July 9, 2004.
This new law provides for special license plates and exempts rods and customs from periodic inspections and emissions tests. It also allows for the use of non-original materials and creates a titling criterion that assigns these vehicles the same model year designation as the production vehicle it most closely resembles. The Missouri measure also exempts all vehicles 26-years old and older from emissions inspections. The 26-year rolling emissions test exemption will replace current law which only exempts vehicles manufactured prior to the 1971 model year.
These new laws are the product of months of consultation with the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), local police departments, regulators and the local hobbyist community.
This new law provides for special license plates and exempts rods and customs from periodic inspections and emissions tests. It also allows for the use of non-original materials and creates a titling criterion that assigns these vehicles the same model year designation as the production vehicle it most closely resembles. The Missouri measure also exempts all vehicles 26-years old and older from emissions inspections. The 26-year rolling emissions test exemption will replace current law which only exempts vehicles manufactured prior to the 1971 model year.
These new laws are the product of months of consultation with the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), local police departments, regulators and the local hobbyist community.
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Based on what you pasted, I would interpret it as *all* vehicles, 26yo or older. Have you checked with the inspection stations? KS doesn't have state inspection, as drivers are required to keep their vehicles in roadworthy condition. It's up to LE to cite violators. Oh, and KS also doesn't have a catcon enforcement statute, as it's a Federal law.
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But when it says "emissions exempt" does that mean that since I don't have the smog system, air tubes, cat and all the other misc. crap that my car is totally exempt from inspecting any of these systems once it is 26 years old?
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Yep! Just need a safety inspection.
And that's true for regular plates as well as rod or "historic" plates.
See this link and contact them for confirmation.
http://www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/in...htm#Inspection
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And that's true for regular plates as well as rod or "historic" plates.
See this link and contact them for confirmation.
http://www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/in...htm#Inspection
Enjoy.
Gary
Originally Posted by Ak. Mal
But when it says "emissions exempt" does that mean that since I don't have the smog system, air tubes, cat and all the other misc. crap that my car is totally exempt from inspecting any of these systems once it is 26 years old?
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The link you provided still has the old information stating vehicles manufactured prior to 1971. The new bill changes that from 71 and older to all vehicles 26 years and older. So, does that mean next year my car is exempt? (mine is an '80)
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See:
http://www.senate.mo.gov/04info/bills/sb900.htm, this was not signed by Gov.
Also see:
http://www.senate.mo.gov/04info/bills/sb1233.htm. This was passed. See if you can find this specific language:
EMISSION INSPECTION EXEMPTION - This act provides that vehicles manufactured twenty-six years prior to the current model year are exempt from the emission inspection process (sections 307.366 and 643.315). This act is similar to SB 900 (2004) (SA 19).
Gary
http://www.senate.mo.gov/04info/bills/sb900.htm, this was not signed by Gov.
Also see:
http://www.senate.mo.gov/04info/bills/sb1233.htm. This was passed. See if you can find this specific language:
EMISSION INSPECTION EXEMPTION - This act provides that vehicles manufactured twenty-six years prior to the current model year are exempt from the emission inspection process (sections 307.366 and 643.315). This act is similar to SB 900 (2004) (SA 19).
Gary
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Originally Posted by Ak. Mal
The link you provided still has the old information stating vehicles manufactured prior to 1971. The new bill changes that from 71 and older to all vehicles 26 years and older. So, does that mean next year my car is exempt? (mine is an '80)
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SB900 was combined into SB1233.
The problem I have is that I can't tell if the 26 year exemption applies to all vehicles or to only vehicles with the new Rod & Custom plates.
If it does apply to all vehicles, then that means that the state inspection for those vehicles would be strictly lights, horn and wipers?
To clarify, I want to run regular plates, not antique or rod & custom.
The problem I have is that I can't tell if the 26 year exemption applies to all vehicles or to only vehicles with the new Rod & Custom plates.
If it does apply to all vehicles, then that means that the state inspection for those vehicles would be strictly lights, horn and wipers?
To clarify, I want to run regular plates, not antique or rod & custom.
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Originally Posted by ruby76
Yep, that's my take on it. Im in Illinois, and with Antique plates (have to be 25 years old) you get exemption as well. My 1968 truck was always exempt from emissions when I was in Missouri. All I did was get vehicle inspection - make sure lights/horn work, check ball joints etc.
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I've had good results sending email via the Missouri Department of Revenue website (Motor Vehicle Bureau). I'd check out their site and send an email. Might take a week or so for the reply. I went through them to get a list of previously issued titles on my 76. I would suspect a "visual" inspection of the exhaust (not necessarily emisions) would still be part of the regular vehicle inspection. But I must plead ignornace, as I must have skimmed over the "rod & custom" plates part on your first email. 
reading the BOLD portion, Id say any and all 26 year old vehicles are exempt from emissions test, rod and customs exempt from all testing.
reading the BOLD portion, Id say any and all 26 year old vehicles are exempt from emissions test, rod and customs exempt from all testing.
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Without the dyno emmisions test, there is no inspection for smog equipment. Safety inspections only include tires, lights, etc.
From the text, they say all vehicles over 26 years, so it seems it's the same as it currently is for my pre-71, 1968 vette.
You'll just need a safety inspection, then go renew your tags.
BTW, call the liscence bureau first, to make sure they know the law. I had to download and bring in with me the personal property tax laws for another situation they were not aware of.
From the text, they say all vehicles over 26 years, so it seems it's the same as it currently is for my pre-71, 1968 vette.
You'll just need a safety inspection, then go renew your tags.
BTW, call the liscence bureau first, to make sure they know the law. I had to download and bring in with me the personal property tax laws for another situation they were not aware of.
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Part of the safety inspection is a visual verification that the emissions equipment is in place. I have an email into the MO Dept. of Revenue, but on their reply, the had no idea what I was asking about. I've been trying to call the numbers they supplied, but they are busy.
I hope that the visual inspection of emissions equipment is no longer a part of the safety inspection.
I hope that the visual inspection of emissions equipment is no longer a part of the safety inspection.
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Not with my mechanic. I doubt most would even know what year air pumps, etc were introduced. Any mechanic I've used has only checked safety. In the old days, when the shops did both safety and idle emmisions, they checked it then.
BTW, I've also got an old 1 ton with 10,000 GVW (emmisions exempt), and safety checks never looked for an air pump, etc.
Gary
BTW, I've also got an old 1 ton with 10,000 GVW (emmisions exempt), and safety checks never looked for an air pump, etc.
Gary
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Around here when you go for an inspection they check under the hood and put the vehicle up on a lift. I'm running an open element air filter, headers and what remains of the EGR system is pinched closed.
Sure wish the damn DOR would answer the phone. I will post the definate answer when I get it.
Sure wish the damn DOR would answer the phone. I will post the definate answer when I get it.
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The dyno tests apply to the St. Louis and KC metro areas - not just St. Louis County.
As far as I can tell, the new law exempts ALL vehicles 26 years of age and older. Why 26 instead of 25, I couldn't tell you.
As far as I can tell, the new law exempts ALL vehicles 26 years of age and older. Why 26 instead of 25, I couldn't tell you.
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Just registered my 97 Suburban yesterday and picked up the paperwork for "antique tags" also. The guy said your 81' will be up for antique plates this year so no more emissions checks will be needed on the car other than lights, wipers..tires etc. Sidepipes...here I come.. to start with anyhow...hehe :o On the form it says: A passenger car, truck, or motorcycle in which the frame, body, and motor are 25 or more years old and is used exclusively for exhibition, club acitivites, parades, and other functions of public interest. The vehicle will in no case be used for regular transportation and will not carry any advertising.
1. Does "exhibition" include..speed? :P
2. I got "clubbing events" to go to all the time! :P
3. It's a damn "parade" everytime I take my car out! :P
4. Every time I take my vette out it peaks "public interest" ! :P
1. Does "exhibition" include..speed? :P
2. I got "clubbing events" to go to all the time! :P
3. It's a damn "parade" everytime I take my car out! :P
4. Every time I take my vette out it peaks "public interest" ! :P
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
The dyno tests apply to the St. Louis and KC metro areas - not just St. Louis County.
By digging more into the specific laws, I believe only vehicles that are owned in "nonattainment" areas as described by the EPA and are subject to emissions testing are exempt once they become 26 years or older. They are still subject to a safety inspection in which includes the following:
"AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES - If your vehicle was made after 1967 and does not have a diesel motor, it must have air pollution control devices. These pollution control devices must be as originally installed by the manufacturer."