This is from the Massachusetts law:you can still drive in Maine if your van is registered out of state.
AFAIK, they are not pulling over out of state vehicles... just because they probably can, doesn't mean they probably will. Right now I think most of it is "opportunity catches"... i.e. state inspections, weight checks, etc; I would be extra careful about not getting a speeding ticket thoughLooks like I might be the test case. I have to drive from NH to PEI in two weeks and the only real option is up the entire coast of Maine. Are there really no Delicas driving in Maine right now? I find that a bit hard to believe.
If this is true there should be a Delica Owner's of North America Meetup in Maine. And, you know caravan to the capitol and fancy points of interest... Hand out flyers and such. I've only ever been met with kindness and affection from anyone who as said anything about my van and I could only imagine people overwhelmingly would removing this subjectively ambiguous rule.
I just got back from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. driving through Maine in both directions. I was a little apprehensive on the way to N.S., but I was passed several times by Maine State police AND two Maine D.O.T cars with no issue. I think it helped sticking to the speed limit with the help of my GPS (my speedo has no MPH markings). There was also no issue going through customs back into Maine from Canada. Canadians were very curious about the Delica, some wanted to know where they could get one!Most likely fine driving around with out of state plates. I’m currently in Maine with my CA plated Delica and have driven by countless cops and have had them driving behind me.
It’s not like they’re going to be informed and on the lookout for the 5 Delica’s in the state.
Might want to start a new thread for this information...Just subscribed to drop this here: There will be a public hearing on Maine LD63 An Act to Clarify That Certain Imported Motor Vehicles Are Not Off-road Vehicles, which includes Delicas. There are also two other bills in support of JDM and other Imports to be heard at the meeting, but this is the main one.
March 21, Maine State House, Room 126, 1:00pm. Transportation Committee Public Hearing.
Showing up in support, counts. Legislators on the committee frequently keep notes on how many show up at a weekday afternoon public hearing in support/opposition to bills being considered. You may have to speak, but you don't have to do more than voice approval for the bill(s). Catch? Probably best if you are a Maine resident, or even better, a tourist who drops loads of cash in the state, while sailing down the Golden Road in your Delica.
I'm not really keyed in with the whole JDM Delica/mini-truck scene, so spread the word about this Public Hearing, especially to Maine residents who can show up.
I second this!Might want to start a new thread for this information...
I drove my L 400 all through Maine last summer, mostly got curious inquires. The trouble with Maine and other New England states vehicles only last two or three years before they're riddled with rust.Furthermore, does this mean I can’t drive to Maine? From the letter in the article it seems like any Delica on the road in ME is a traffic violation!