Information for Motorists: Specialty Vehicles
Specialty vehicles include “7D” vehicles, kit cars, and recreational vehicles. Each type of vehicle needs to meet separate requirements to qualify for a passing Massachusetts Vehicle Check sticker.
7D Vehicles
A 7D vehicle is any vehicle registered with the Registry of Motor Vehicles as a school pupil transport vehicle pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 90 Section 7D. These are usually passenger-type light duty vehicles used to transport school pupils. In addition to their annual Massachusetts Vehicle Check inspections, these vehicles also receive twice-yearly, special 7D inspections. Check the Station Locator to find stations that are authorized to perform 7D inspections.
A kit car is a unique vehicle or a replica of any vehicle of which fewer than 500 are produced annually. Kit cars need to meet the air pollution control requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Kit Car Policy in order to qualify for a Massachusetts inspection sticker. These cars must receive an annual safety inspection at an inspection station. Newly registered kit cars need to undergo visual inspections of their emissions control systems at a Motorist Assistance Center. Once they pass their emissions tests, they can be returned to their initial inspection stations to receive their stickers.
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Recreational Vehicles
A recreational vehicle is any motor vehicle designed or modified for use over unimproved terrain, if used for recreation or pleasure off a public way. This term also includes all legally registered motor vehicles when used off a public way. Any motor vehicle registered under Chapter 90 will not be subject to registration under Chapter 90B, but must display a current motor vehicle registration.
These vehicles undergo a safety and emissions
inspection. Depending on the size of your vehicle, you may need to call
your inspection station before you go, to ensure the facility can accommodate
your vehicle type.