[FWDLK] For the NJ subscribers

["Sperduto, Nick" <SperdutoN@xxxxxxx>]

I know there are a couple of NJ people on this list, Thought you might be
interested in this.
Nick
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Modified Performance Vehicle License Plate Needed

This Pertains To New Jersey Motorists Only

Back in 96, Rich Domanski, Butch DeZuzio, Dan Buckley and Eric Turkel of
the newly nonprofit national organization called the Council of Vehicle
Associations/Classic Vehicle Advocate Group had a meeting and proposed
to the NJDMV, NJDOT and NJDEP a modified performance vehicle
classification to which this was agreed in principal to include this new
classification in the DMV+s regulations regarding "Collector Motor
Vehicles."

Under the agreement pre-1981 modified performance vehicles would be
limited to 10,000 drive miles per the two year cycle and would be
emission inspected using an idle test and a stationary 2,500 RPM test.
In addition, these vehicles would be required to carry the appropriate
insurance for mileage-restricted vehicles and bear a window sticker
identifying the vehicle as a "modified performance" vehicle to which
these same modified vehicles constitute a small portion of New Jersey+s
vehicle fleet and are generally well-maintained and infrequently
operated.

Further, COVA/CVAG opposes failing vehicles based on visual inspections
of vehicle emission control devices. Many of these cars can pass the
tailpipe emissions test, but are failed solely because there is an
under the hood modification or add-on device present. Some of these
modifications which result in a visual check failure actually improve
the emissions and result in a cleaner operating vehicle.

COVA/CVAG believes in clean air and we do ask the people of New Jersey
to support this new "Modified Performance Vehicle" plate by dialing the
NJDMV+s "Modified Performance Vehicle" telephone number at
1-609-777-2997 and ask for Mr. Ken Stevenson and tell him you wish to
support this new modified vehicle license plate or use our
e-mail form to Mr. Stevenson at http://www.covacvag.com/support.htm .

Thank you.