Driving Force Newsletter - May 2010

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Street Rod Central
The SAN Supports Pro-Hobby California Bill, Rallies Behind Street Rod/Custom Vehicle Bill in Four More States
Street rods, customs and kit cars are a unique and exciting niche of the automotive hobby and are enjoyed by hobbyists across the country. That is why for the past 10 years the SAN, with the support of its dedicated enthusiasts, has championed SEMA-model legislation to make them easier to title and register. Beginning with Illinois in 2001, versions of our model bill have been successful in helping hobbyists title their rods in 20 states to date, and we are working to add four more states to the list: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Ohio.
Beloved street rods and customs (including kit cars and replicas) have long struggled to find their place in the law. Almost all states have processes through which antiques can be registered, but fewer provide adequately for modified cars. Hobbyists attempting to title and register vehicles that they have built from the ground up must often find loopholes in their state’s code to get it out on the road. The steps can be so time-consuming and confusing that many throw in the towel.

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