Western U.S. State List
Kei Truck Registration
California, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Colorado, Alaska & Hawaii
25 YO + Kei Truck Vehicle Registration, Western U.S.
- Arizona, AZ: Kei trucks in Arizona can be driven on public streets, highways, and the interstate, provided they meet specific safety and emissions requirements.
- California, CA: Known for having some of the strictest emissions laws in the USA. Kei truck modifications may be necessary to meet California’s requirements. Common modifications are lighting systems and replacing the stock catalytic converter to comply with CARB. Use on highways or on the interstate is prohibited.
- Idaho ID: Japanese mini trucks for sale in Idaho are allowed to be used on roads with a local option, without speed restrictions, subject to safety restrictions.
- Montana MT: Kei trucks in Montana can be driven on public roads, including highways and the interstate, with few restrictions.
- Utah UT: Kei trucks in Utah can drive on public roads with a 50 mph speed restriction except on the interstate. Specific requirements can differ by county. Salt Lake County has stricter emissions standards.
- Washington, WA: Kei trucks are street-legal in Washington but are not allowed on highways, high-speed roads, or the interstate.
- Wyoming WY: Kei trucks in Wyoming can drive on any road except for the interstate. In contrast, there are no speed restrictions; the vehicle needs to achieve the maximum speed allowed on a specific roadway.
Kei Truck, Street-Legal
A mini truck that is 25 years old or older can be street-legal with a speed limit of 55 mph or less in up to 45 states by using Dirt Legal's services to obtain registration and Montana plates for out-of-state residents. Contact Drit Legal for info.
- Arizona
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Utah
- Washington
Mini Trucks for Off Road, Western U.S.
- Alaska AL: In Alaska, mini trucks are not allowed to be registered for use on public roads.
- Colorado, CO: Mini trucks cannot be registered for road use in Colorado.
- Hawaii, HI: In Hawaii, mini trucks are not allowed to be registered for use on public roads.
- Nevada, NV: In Nevada, mini trucks are not eligible for registration for use on public roads.
- New Mexico NM: In New Mexico, mini trucks cannot be registered for operation on public streets.
- Oregon, OR: In Oregon, mini trucks cannot be registered for operation on public roadways.