True or False: Offroad vehicles and military vehicles can pass safety checks even if they do not comply with FMVSS.

True or False: Offroad vehicles and military vehicles can pass safety checks even if they do not comply with FMVSS.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if modified
• D. Depends on the inspector

Answer: (B)

The statement is false because off-road vehicles and military vehicles are typically not required to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) due to their specialized nature and intended use. However, when it comes to safety inspections in Hawaii, all vehicles being driven on public roads must meet certain safety criteria established by the state. These criteria ensure that regardless of whether a vehicle is off-road or military, it must still meet the minimum safety standards applicable to road use for the safety of the driver, passengers, and other road users. Therefore, even if these vehicles do not comply with FMVSS, they cannot pass safety checks unless they meet the state's specific safety standards intended for all vehicles on public roadways.

The statement is false because off-road vehicles and military vehicles are typically not required to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) due to their specialized nature and intended use. However, when it comes to safety inspections in Hawaii, all vehicles being driven on public roads must meet certain safety criteria established by the state. These criteria ensure that regardless of whether a vehicle is off-road or military, it must still meet the minimum safety standards applicable to road use for the safety of the driver, passengers, and other road users. Therefore, even if these vehicles do not comply with FMVSS, they cannot pass safety checks unless they meet the state's specific safety standards intended for all vehicles on public roadways.