Tow Vehicles Registered In California

[B Aceves]

Originally Posted by Gary Smith

What are registration requirements in California for diesel trucks & enclosed race trailers these days? I read something where an out of state vehicle is exempt from the stricter emission regulations instituted there. Also, how about insurance on trailers...is it covered by the tow vehicle (like Florida)?

Gary, Before you get to many answers that could steer you in the wrong direction I would get on the Cal DMV web site it actually has some pretty good information about registering a out of state vehicle in CA, here is a link
Also make sure you get a Permanent Trailer Registration tags for the trailer it will save you some money.

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/how...r9.htm#feesdue

[Notch1320]

I wish I could offer some advice Gary, but I am registered out of state thanks to being active duty military. No way would mine pass smog either!!!

[Gary Smith]

Originally Posted by B Aceves

Gary, Before you get to many answers that could steer you in the wrong direction I would get on the Cal DMV web site it actually has some pretty good information about registering a out of state vehicle in CA, here is a link
Also make sure you get a Permanent Trailer Registration tags for the trailer it will save you some money.

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/how...r9.htm#feesdue

Thanks Bob. Actually that was the first place I checked, but you know how government websites can be...the left never knows what's going on at the right. From what I read, an out of state vehicle must have been registered at least 5 months from the state it's coming from to qualify for any exemptions. My truck is bone stock, no programmers or aftermarket parts.