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So, my car will get here to hawaii on Wednesday, and I thought I'd share with you all the misery that is registering a modded car on this communist island.
Safety inspections are annual requirements (no emissions). If you modify certain parts of your car (ANY suspension mod) you require another inspection called 'reconstruction' inspection. Mostly just requires proof that your car is within factory spec. Here's the kicker, any police officer can write you a recon ticket if they believe your car requires an inspection, or if they believe you've modded something since your last recon inspection; you are then required to prove otherwise, or get another inspection. It's the ultimate 'guilty until proven innocent' scenario. Luckily, recon is a one time thing unless you further modify anything which would require a recon inspection (suspension mostly). Safety inspections are annual, not sure how much THEY cost yet, but with all the fees, you could easily double the annual registration costs of an average vehicle. Apparently Hawaii has voted away yet more of their freedoms in the name of safety. Grrr !!!
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