After taking a few years off, the Rhode Island DMV is again trying to revoke Kei truck owners' registrations but a Senator is trying to help.

But why the decision to ban Kei trucks from Rhode Island streets? Because the DMV claims they don’t meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

  • KuinoxEnglish
    2811·
    10 months ago

    Meanwhile motorcycle are still allowed.
    Double standards.

    • WldFyre@lemm.eeEnglish
      205·
      10 months ago

      Motorcycles require additional certification before riding

      • KuinoxEnglish
        132·
        10 months ago

        The driver is unprotected on a Motorcycle, the kei truck ban is … because it doesn’t protect enough the driver in case of crash.
        If you put the motorcycles on the same standard than the cars, none but a few would be allowed.

        • DkarmaEnglish
          411·
          10 months ago

          Get a clue about vehicle classes ya doughnut…lol

          • KuinoxEnglish
            22·
            10 months ago

            Very small cars have a max speed of 50 to 80 km/h, cannot drive on highway, often doesn’t need a driving license.

            The kei truck have the size of this vehicule class.

      • 4am@lemm.eeEnglish
        121·
        10 months ago

        Helmets are not required in Rhode Island