Emissions, What to Do?
 

Hi All,
I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state resident
with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've had
my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
can I do?
Regards,
Jim

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

Drink proclaimed:

> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?

It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
craft auto shop.

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

Drink proclaimed:

> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?

It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
craft auto shop.

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

Drink proclaimed:

> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?

It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
craft auto shop.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get back
to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a streetable
car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
Jim

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> Drink proclaimed:
>
>> Hi All,
>> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
>> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
>> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
>> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
>> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
>> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in
>> a distant state. What can I do?
>
> It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> craft auto shop.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get back
to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a streetable
car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
Jim

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> Drink proclaimed:
>
>> Hi All,
>> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
>> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
>> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
>> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
>> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
>> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in
>> a distant state. What can I do?
>
> It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> craft auto shop.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get back
to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a streetable
car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
Jim

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> Drink proclaimed:
>
>> Hi All,
>> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
>> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
>> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
>> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
>> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
>> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in
>> a distant state. What can I do?
>
> It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> craft auto shop.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In fact,
I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.

Scott
91YJ
"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the
streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt
that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> > Drink proclaimed:
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> >> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> >> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
> >> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
> >> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
> >> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months
in
> >> a distant state. What can I do?
> >
> > It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> > licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> > craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In fact,
I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.

Scott
91YJ
"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the
streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt
that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> > Drink proclaimed:
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> >> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> >> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
> >> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
> >> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
> >> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months
in
> >> a distant state. What can I do?
> >
> > It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> > licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> > craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In fact,
I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.

Scott
91YJ
"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the
streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt
that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> > Drink proclaimed:
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> >> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> >> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
> >> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
> >> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
> >> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months
in
> >> a distant state. What can I do?
> >
> > It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> > licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> > craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Me thinks you got away with something:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/tested.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

reconair wrote:
>
> Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In fact,
> I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.
>
> Scott
> 91YJ

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Me thinks you got away with something:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/tested.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

reconair wrote:
>
> Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In fact,
> I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.
>
> Scott
> 91YJ

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Me thinks you got away with something:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/tested.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

reconair wrote:
>
> Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In fact,
> I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.
>
> Scott
> 91YJ

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Yes, you can keep your residency and not have to have it tested under the
new state's rules. At least that's how I've seen it done.

Eric
"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
> Florida tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool
> but, so long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on
> the streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
> back to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
> streetable car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag
> it, they'll charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
>> Drink proclaimed:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
>>> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
>>> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
>>> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
>>> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
>>> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in
>>> a distant state. What can I do?
>>
>> It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
>> licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
>> craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Yes, you can keep your residency and not have to have it tested under the
new state's rules. At least that's how I've seen it done.

Eric
"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
> Florida tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool
> but, so long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on
> the streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
> back to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
> streetable car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag
> it, they'll charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
>> Drink proclaimed:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
>>> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
>>> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
>>> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
>>> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
>>> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in
>>> a distant state. What can I do?
>>
>> It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
>> licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
>> craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Yes, you can keep your residency and not have to have it tested under the
new state's rules. At least that's how I've seen it done.

Eric
"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
> Florida tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool
> but, so long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on
> the streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
> back to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
> streetable car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag
> it, they'll charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
>> Drink proclaimed:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
>>> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
>>> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
>>> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
>>> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
>>> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in
>>> a distant state. What can I do?
>>
>> It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
>> licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
>> craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Drink <drink@gnt.net> wrote:

> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.

If things haven't changed since when I was in: as a member of the
military, you do not need to change your state of residence when you
change stations. If you stay a Florida resident, I think you probably
won't have to pay AZ state income tax (if they have one) on your
military pay (I'm assuming FL still doesn't have income tax). But you
need to check on the details of that part.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Drink <drink@gnt.net> wrote:

> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.

If things haven't changed since when I was in: as a member of the
military, you do not need to change your state of residence when you
change stations. If you stay a Florida resident, I think you probably
won't have to pay AZ state income tax (if they have one) on your
military pay (I'm assuming FL still doesn't have income tax). But you
need to check on the details of that part.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Drink <drink@gnt.net> wrote:

> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.

If things haven't changed since when I was in: as a member of the
military, you do not need to change your state of residence when you
change stations. If you stay a Florida resident, I think you probably
won't have to pay AZ state income tax (if they have one) on your
military pay (I'm assuming FL still doesn't have income tax). But you
need to check on the details of that part.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 01:01:30 UTC "Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote:

> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?

There used to be some local requirements - maybe even DOD wide - where
we had to get local safety/emissions tests even if we were registered
in another state that didn't require them. I'm trying to remember,
but I think it was a local requirement to register on base. Best bet
is to check with the JAG office or the MP's at your new station as my
experience was back when clubs were weapons of mass destruction.

--
Will Honea

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 01:01:30 UTC "Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote:

> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?

There used to be some local requirements - maybe even DOD wide - where
we had to get local safety/emissions tests even if we were registered
in another state that didn't require them. I'm trying to remember,
but I think it was a local requirement to register on base. Best bet
is to check with the JAG office or the MP's at your new station as my
experience was back when clubs were weapons of mass destruction.

--
Will Honea

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 01:01:30 UTC "Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote:

> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?

There used to be some local requirements - maybe even DOD wide - where
we had to get local safety/emissions tests even if we were registered
in another state that didn't require them. I'm trying to remember,
but I think it was a local requirement to register on base. Best bet
is to check with the JAG office or the MP's at your new station as my
experience was back when clubs were weapons of mass destruction.

--
Will Honea

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

You are allowed to maintain your registration while on active duty in the
state where you claim "legal" residence. Register your vehicles at your
mother's house, or keep them registered in Florida, and maintain your
address there.

As an active duty member, you are able to claim that your cars come from
another state, and you can keep them registered there as long as you remain
on active duty. You are not required to register vehicles locally while
stationed outside of your home state, you can maintain registration in your
home state.




"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cntvoj$ebd$1@news.utelfla.com...
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've
had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim
>
>

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

You are allowed to maintain your registration while on active duty in the
state where you claim "legal" residence. Register your vehicles at your
mother's house, or keep them registered in Florida, and maintain your
address there.

As an active duty member, you are able to claim that your cars come from
another state, and you can keep them registered there as long as you remain
on active duty. You are not required to register vehicles locally while
stationed outside of your home state, you can maintain registration in your
home state.




"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cntvoj$ebd$1@news.utelfla.com...
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've
had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim
>
>

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

You are allowed to maintain your registration while on active duty in the
state where you claim "legal" residence. Register your vehicles at your
mother's house, or keep them registered in Florida, and maintain your
address there.

As an active duty member, you are able to claim that your cars come from
another state, and you can keep them registered there as long as you remain
on active duty. You are not required to register vehicles locally while
stationed outside of your home state, you can maintain registration in your
home state.




"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cntvoj$ebd$1@news.utelfla.com...
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've
had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Arizona is cool with that.





"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the
streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt
that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> > Drink proclaimed:
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> >> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> >> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
> >> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
> >> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
> >> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months
in
> >> a distant state. What can I do?
> >
> > It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> > licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> > craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Arizona is cool with that.





"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the
streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt
that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> > Drink proclaimed:
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> >> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> >> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
> >> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
> >> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
> >> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months
in
> >> a distant state. What can I do?
> >
> > It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> > licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> > craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Arizona is cool with that.





"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cnu22p$gca$1@news.utelfla.com...
> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
> registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep
Florida
> tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
> long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the
streets.
> My other car's an '87 TransAm I just picked up and I've little doubt
that
> the engine won't pass anybody's Smog after I finish the engine. Anybody
> know how to use it as a trailered "race car" in the interim until I get
back
> to where it's legal again? I don't want to proclaim "It's not a
streetable
> car anymore" and lose the option to drive it. If I don't tag it, they'll
> charge me $500. Ideas on that one?
> Jim
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:lKvod.137319$R05.91455@attbi_s53...
> > Drink proclaimed:
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> >> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> >> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now,
> >> it's not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't
> >> know if it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for
> >> longer than I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months
in
> >> a distant state. What can I do?
> >
> > It may pass as is. However, as a military, do the local smog laws and
> > licensing apply? Might want to check with your JAG office and/or
> > craft auto shop.
>
>

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

I faced a similar situation a few years back with an old pickup truck when I
got stationed in California. I spent alot of money having the exhaust
upgraded and replacing the catalytic converter. Once I got there though, I
found out that I could just keep my S Carolina tags and nobody even cared,
including the base and the state. I'm in N Carolina now and just replaced
the California tag on my Cherokee with a local one after living here for
about 7 years. I don't think you'll have any problems keeping your FL tags
and registration.


"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cntvoj$ebd$1@news.utelfla.com...
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's
> not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if
> it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than
> I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant
> state. What can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim
>

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

I faced a similar situation a few years back with an old pickup truck when I
got stationed in California. I spent alot of money having the exhaust
upgraded and replacing the catalytic converter. Once I got there though, I
found out that I could just keep my S Carolina tags and nobody even cared,
including the base and the state. I'm in N Carolina now and just replaced
the California tag on my Cherokee with a local one after living here for
about 7 years. I don't think you'll have any problems keeping your FL tags
and registration.


"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cntvoj$ebd$1@news.utelfla.com...
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's
> not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if
> it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than
> I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant
> state. What can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim
>

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

I faced a similar situation a few years back with an old pickup truck when I
got stationed in California. I spent alot of money having the exhaust
upgraded and replacing the catalytic converter. Once I got there though, I
found out that I could just keep my S Carolina tags and nobody even cared,
including the base and the state. I'm in N Carolina now and just replaced
the California tag on my Cherokee with a local one after living here for
about 7 years. I don't think you'll have any problems keeping your FL tags
and registration.


"Drink" <drink@gnt.net> wrote in message
news:cntvoj$ebd$1@news.utelfla.com...
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state
> resident with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's
> not a smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if
> it'll pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than
> I've had my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant
> state. What can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim
>

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

Hi Jim,
Look though Arizona Military Personnel Information, and see if you
can find an exemption:
http://www.dot.state.az.us/mvd/Milit...nformation.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Drink wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

Hi Jim,
Look though Arizona Military Personnel Information, and see if you
can find an exemption:
http://www.dot.state.az.us/mvd/Milit...nformation.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Drink wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim

Re: Emissions, What to Do?
 

Hi Jim,
Look though Arizona Military Personnel Information, and see if you
can find an exemption:
http://www.dot.state.az.us/mvd/Milit...nformation.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Drink wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I might have to move in the near future to a place that has emissions
> inspections (Arizona). I'm in the military and am a Florida state resident
> with multiple cars, not the least of which is my Jeep. Now, it's not a
> smoke belching, family un-friendly monstrosity but I don't know if it'll
> pass stringent emissions requirements. I've had it for longer than I've had
> my two kids and won't sell it just for 36 months in a distant state. What
> can I do?
> Regards,
> Jim

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Bill,

According to your link, emissions testing apply only to the Phoenix and
Tucson metro areas. I knew that. I lived no where near those cities so I
never had a requirement. Since I'm out of state now (have been since 2000),
I receive a registration notification card when my reg is due, but nothing
for emissions requirements.

I live in VA now where emissions testing is required. That's why I still
carry reg & Lic in AZ. AZ DMV only requires me to prove that I have
liability insurance for AZ. Since coverage requirements in VA are greater
than in AZ, I just have my insurance company (USAA) send me an AZ insurance
card. AZ DMV is happy with that.

Scott
91YJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41A2AEA6.58F337D3@cox.net...
> Me thinks you got away with something:
> http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/tested.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> reconair wrote:
> >
> > Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In
fact,
> > I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.
> >
> > Scott
> > 91YJ

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Bill,

According to your link, emissions testing apply only to the Phoenix and
Tucson metro areas. I knew that. I lived no where near those cities so I
never had a requirement. Since I'm out of state now (have been since 2000),
I receive a registration notification card when my reg is due, but nothing
for emissions requirements.

I live in VA now where emissions testing is required. That's why I still
carry reg & Lic in AZ. AZ DMV only requires me to prove that I have
liability insurance for AZ. Since coverage requirements in VA are greater
than in AZ, I just have my insurance company (USAA) send me an AZ insurance
card. AZ DMV is happy with that.

Scott
91YJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41A2AEA6.58F337D3@cox.net...
> Me thinks you got away with something:
> http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/tested.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> reconair wrote:
> >
> > Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In
fact,
> > I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.
> >
> > Scott
> > 91YJ

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

Bill,

According to your link, emissions testing apply only to the Phoenix and
Tucson metro areas. I knew that. I lived no where near those cities so I
never had a requirement. Since I'm out of state now (have been since 2000),
I receive a registration notification card when my reg is due, but nothing
for emissions requirements.

I live in VA now where emissions testing is required. That's why I still
carry reg & Lic in AZ. AZ DMV only requires me to prove that I have
liability insurance for AZ. Since coverage requirements in VA are greater
than in AZ, I just have my insurance company (USAA) send me an AZ insurance
card. AZ DMV is happy with that.

Scott
91YJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41A2AEA6.58F337D3@cox.net...
> Me thinks you got away with something:
> http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/tested.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> reconair wrote:
> >
> > Last time I was in AZ (2000), there were no emission requirements. In
fact,
> > I live in VA now, but my Jeep is still registered and licenced in AZ.
> >
> > Scott
> > 91YJ

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

RJ proclaimed:

> Drink <drink@gnt.net> wrote:
>
>
>> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
>>registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
>>tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
>>long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
>
>
> If things haven't changed since when I was in: as a member of the
> military, you do not need to change your state of residence when you
> change stations. If you stay a Florida resident, I think you probably
> won't have to pay AZ state income tax (if they have one) on your
> military pay (I'm assuming FL still doesn't have income tax). But you
> need to check on the details of that part.

Best is to check with the local JAG office.

The laws depend not only on where you are stationed but also on your
home state, as well as your age. I was under 21, and the State of
Montana claimed that I could not change my residence away from
Montana while still under 21, and that therefore I had to pay
Montana State Income Tax for my military income up to the date where
I actually turned 21. I fought. I lost. Sadly, I couldn't find
any liquid bullsh*t that would write well enough when I sent them
the check with a suggestion as to what they could do with it...but
they just cashed the thing. Meanwhile, New Mexico allowed me to
claim "resident" status for the purposes of getting in-state tuition
rates and even noted that this did *not* mean I would have to pay
any income tax on military pay...even if it was received 3 months
after I left the service. New Mexico also allowed me to register
my car as a local resident.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

RJ proclaimed:

> Drink <drink@gnt.net> wrote:
>
>
>> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
>>registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
>>tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
>>long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
>
>
> If things haven't changed since when I was in: as a member of the
> military, you do not need to change your state of residence when you
> change stations. If you stay a Florida resident, I think you probably
> won't have to pay AZ state income tax (if they have one) on your
> military pay (I'm assuming FL still doesn't have income tax). But you
> need to check on the details of that part.

Best is to check with the local JAG office.

The laws depend not only on where you are stationed but also on your
home state, as well as your age. I was under 21, and the State of
Montana claimed that I could not change my residence away from
Montana while still under 21, and that therefore I had to pay
Montana State Income Tax for my military income up to the date where
I actually turned 21. I fought. I lost. Sadly, I couldn't find
any liquid bullsh*t that would write well enough when I sent them
the check with a suggestion as to what they could do with it...but
they just cashed the thing. Meanwhile, New Mexico allowed me to
claim "resident" status for the purposes of getting in-state tuition
rates and even noted that this did *not* mean I would have to pay
any income tax on military pay...even if it was received 3 months
after I left the service. New Mexico also allowed me to register
my car as a local resident.

Re: Jeep Emissions, What to Do?
 

RJ proclaimed:

> Drink <drink@gnt.net> wrote:
>
>
>> I'm gonna have to do that. I could just keep a license and voter
>>registration for Florida to keep "residency" and be allowed to keep Florida
>>tags on the Jeep. Don't know if Arizona would think that's cool but, so
>>long as I don't offend anybody, I could probably be accepted on the streets.
>
>
> If things haven't changed since when I was in: as a member of the
> military, you do not need to change your state of residence when you
> change stations. If you stay a Florida resident, I think you probably
> won't have to pay AZ state income tax (if they have one) on your
> military pay (I'm assuming FL still doesn't have income tax). But you
> need to check on the details of that part.

Best is to check with the local JAG office.

The laws depend not only on where you are stationed but also on your
home state, as well as your age. I was under 21, and the State of
Montana claimed that I could not change my residence away from
Montana while still under 21, and that therefore I had to pay
Montana State Income Tax for my military income up to the date where
I actually turned 21. I fought. I lost. Sadly, I couldn't find
any liquid bullsh*t that would write well enough when I sent them
the check with a suggestion as to what they could do with it...but
they just cashed the thing. Meanwhile, New Mexico allowed me to
claim "resident" status for the purposes of getting in-state tuition
rates and even noted that this did *not* mean I would have to pay
any income tax on military pay...even if it was received 3 months
after I left the service. New Mexico also allowed me to register
my car as a local resident.