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This is not a thread about how to get a fake sticker or who to take a car to that will "slap" a sticker on your car.
I am not sure if you guys are aware of this. A lot of us meet these criteria but seldom take advantage of the Texas DPS Low Mileage Waiver.
This is a hot topic for me right now as I am about to re-register and source out my inspection sticker for my project car that has been garaged since August 2008. If now one responds to this thread so be it. Maybe it can help someone doing a search. This is also a good place for me to park all the links etc for future use.
From http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/...Extensions.htm
DPS may issue an emissions testing waiver or time extension to any motorist or vehicle that passes all requirements of the standard safety inspection. An emissions testing waiver or a time extension defers the need for full compliance with the vehicle emissions standards of the vehicle emissions I/M program for a specified period of time after a vehicle fails an emissions test. Applications for emissions testing waivers and time extensions shall be accepted by the DPS.
The motorist may apply once each annual testing cycle for the Low Mileage Waiver, Individual Vehicle Waiver, and Parts Availability Time Extension.
The local DPS waiver/challenge stations are responsible for issuing waivers/time extensions. Contact us for more information regarding a specific waiver/time extension or to make an appointment for application for one of the waivers/time extensions.
If your vehicle fails the re-test and you choose to apply for a waiver, where you have the repairs performed will have a bearing on how much of the emissions-related repairs can be applied toward the waiver.
If you choose a Recognized Emissions Repair Facility of Texas to repair your vehicle, all diagnostic, parts and labor costs associated with the emissions-related repairs go toward the waiver requirements. However, if you choose an independent, non-recognized facility or perform the emissions repairs yourself, only the cost of certain emissions-related parts involved in the emissions-related repairs apply to the waiver requirements.
All receipts related to the repairs must be retained and presented to a Department representative when applying for a waiver.
There are four separate waiver and time extension categories. Click on the categories below for details.
Most concerning to me is the Low Mileage Vehicle Waiver so I will only quote this one. Being these are mostly hobby cars a lot of us will meet the criteria.
There is a low mileage exemption for motorists who drive less than 5,000 miles/year. To qualify for this exemption you must:
1.Fail both the initial test and free retest
2.Incur $100 of emissions related repairs
3.Drive less than 5,000 miles/year
If you meet these qualifications then you would qualify for the low mileage waiver. Contact the DPS challenge station in your area for more information on the forms to complete.
For me the closest "DPS Challenge Station" is
DPS Field Office Irving
1613 W. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX 75061
Phone: 9722512404
Fax: 9722545201
Find yours here http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/...erLocator.aspx
As explained to me by the challenge station, a DPS employee who issues the waiver - fail a test, replace (buy) an emissions part for $100 or more, save receipt, fail again, trailer vehicle to challenge station with failing reports and receipt, show proof of driving less than 5,000 a year, pass a safety inspection. I specifically vetted my unique circumstances to the DPS employee "zero emissions components on the car, no cats, no smog pump, no EGR, a big turbo, insanely high horsepower for a vehicle driven on the roads, disconnected air bags, etc, etc, etc". I wanted him to give him all the opportunity to tell me NO over the phone first. His answer "follow the steps, bring (trailer) it to me and we will get a sticker".
With a new sticker I can get a new registration and be on the road. Now to find a buddy with a trailor and a weekday of their time.
I am not sure if you guys are aware of this. A lot of us meet these criteria but seldom take advantage of the Texas DPS Low Mileage Waiver.
This is a hot topic for me right now as I am about to re-register and source out my inspection sticker for my project car that has been garaged since August 2008. If now one responds to this thread so be it. Maybe it can help someone doing a search. This is also a good place for me to park all the links etc for future use.
From http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/...Extensions.htm
DPS may issue an emissions testing waiver or time extension to any motorist or vehicle that passes all requirements of the standard safety inspection. An emissions testing waiver or a time extension defers the need for full compliance with the vehicle emissions standards of the vehicle emissions I/M program for a specified period of time after a vehicle fails an emissions test. Applications for emissions testing waivers and time extensions shall be accepted by the DPS.
The motorist may apply once each annual testing cycle for the Low Mileage Waiver, Individual Vehicle Waiver, and Parts Availability Time Extension.
The local DPS waiver/challenge stations are responsible for issuing waivers/time extensions. Contact us for more information regarding a specific waiver/time extension or to make an appointment for application for one of the waivers/time extensions.
If your vehicle fails the re-test and you choose to apply for a waiver, where you have the repairs performed will have a bearing on how much of the emissions-related repairs can be applied toward the waiver.
If you choose a Recognized Emissions Repair Facility of Texas to repair your vehicle, all diagnostic, parts and labor costs associated with the emissions-related repairs go toward the waiver requirements. However, if you choose an independent, non-recognized facility or perform the emissions repairs yourself, only the cost of certain emissions-related parts involved in the emissions-related repairs apply to the waiver requirements.
All receipts related to the repairs must be retained and presented to a Department representative when applying for a waiver.
There are four separate waiver and time extension categories. Click on the categories below for details.
Most concerning to me is the Low Mileage Vehicle Waiver so I will only quote this one. Being these are mostly hobby cars a lot of us will meet the criteria.
There is a low mileage exemption for motorists who drive less than 5,000 miles/year. To qualify for this exemption you must:
1.Fail both the initial test and free retest
2.Incur $100 of emissions related repairs
3.Drive less than 5,000 miles/year
If you meet these qualifications then you would qualify for the low mileage waiver. Contact the DPS challenge station in your area for more information on the forms to complete.
For me the closest "DPS Challenge Station" is
DPS Field Office Irving
1613 W. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX 75061
Phone: 9722512404
Fax: 9722545201
Find yours here http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/...erLocator.aspx
As explained to me by the challenge station, a DPS employee who issues the waiver - fail a test, replace (buy) an emissions part for $100 or more, save receipt, fail again, trailer vehicle to challenge station with failing reports and receipt, show proof of driving less than 5,000 a year, pass a safety inspection. I specifically vetted my unique circumstances to the DPS employee "zero emissions components on the car, no cats, no smog pump, no EGR, a big turbo, insanely high horsepower for a vehicle driven on the roads, disconnected air bags, etc, etc, etc". I wanted him to give him all the opportunity to tell me NO over the phone first. His answer "follow the steps, bring (trailer) it to me and we will get a sticker".
With a new sticker I can get a new registration and be on the road. Now to find a buddy with a trailor and a weekday of their time.
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