Texas DMV is revoking titles for dune buggies and other kit cars

[StandOnIt]

The Texas DMV has launched an unexpected campaign against dune buggies and sand rails in the state, Hemmings Daily reports, revoking titles and registrations against both types of vehicles that have already been registered in the state and (predictably) sparking dismay among vehicle owners.

http://autoweek.com/article/car-new...sp_6vZa6MCa_spot-im-frame-uid-470450_c_WxxNTS

 

[DanicaFreak]

why do u need to register a vehicle that doesnt go on public roads?

wait

these people want to road drive these

 

[DUN24]

why do u need to register a vehicle that doesnt go on public roads?

wait

these people want to road drive these

Umm there are plenty of streetable kit cars.


This is a slippery slope. Muscle cars are next. ****** sad.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Umm there are plenty of streetable kit cars.


This is a slippery slope. Muscle cars are next. ****** sad.

what happens in a crash?

 

[StandOnIt]

I was wondering if the dune buggies were lumped in with these. Could be another money hijacking democracy thing. Dune buggies hurting the side by side business so lets get rid of them and use the safety angle.

 

[DUN24]

what happens in a crash?

What about it? If a car doesn't have 1000 pounds of plastic crush panels, it shouldn't be on the road?

 

[StandOnIt]

why don't they ban motorcycles, it's more dangerous..this deal really smells to me. Fishy