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Old 12-23-2007, 06:52 PM   #16 (permalink)
trebuchet03
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
I have also read that low volume importers/manufacturers of "normal" 4-wheel road vehicles in the US can apply for an exemption from meeting some of the safety requirements.
I wonder if those same importers are exempt from the safety standards from their country of origin too... I say that because a car from the EU, AUS, etc. won't meet US standards - but that doesn't mean our standards are any better... Just different...

That said, I'm sure there's a few countries with standards that aren't so hot

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As for three wheelers -- if they do close down, it might just switch over the a motorcycle endorsement. Probably not a great idea to meet your full audience though... Doh! It already is..
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