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Malokin Martin Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2007 Posts: 3100 Location: E-burg
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:43 am Post subject: WA state minimum legal requirements to drive? |
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What are the minimum legal requirements to drive a bus on the roads in Washington State?
Currently all the glass is out (including windshield), but wipers are there.
Rear hatch is there but removed
Lights can be working if necessary (do headlights need to work or just be present?= day driving on the trip out)
All handles are off, but doors secure
Frame is solid with only minimal surface rust (= no extreme rot)
Bumpers required?
Driving (one shot) 250 miles +/- on two lane, low traffic highway.
Also, does the car need to be present to liscence and title? Any options for short term insurance?
I know it would be cheaper to tow, but it would make for a fun roadtrip if I can swing it.
Thanks in advance! |
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KevinAlbrecht Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 970 Location: Ocean City > Boca > Pompano > Kirkland > Eugene
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:39 pm Post subject: go for it |
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I would say go for it, but you will probably want windshields. That would not be fun above 30 MPH _________________ Kevin Albrecht
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Semper_Dad Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 3510 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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The RCWs contain a lot of exemptions for vehicles that antique, collector or are classified as "streetrods".
You can count on getting stopped quite a bit if your missing ovbious parts. Specifically safety equipment. Fighting it out in court is a whole different matter.
Windows, bumpers, wipers, working lighting come to mind. I've seen lots of buses running without bumpers though. Things like wipers and such are harder to catch.
I think you can get away without the door windows but generally a windshield is required for stock vehicles.
Vehicle does not need to be present to title unless a VIN check is needed. I had to have the vehicle present for my insurance. They took pictures.
Based on wht you described, I'd tow. It's more of "what you may get away with" rather than "is it legal" _________________ Walküre Restoration Thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=737492 |
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12401
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: WA state minimum legal requirements to drive? |
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I know it would be cheaper to tow, but it would make for a fun roadtrip if I can swing it. |
On your next commute, wind down all your windows.
Still think driving 250 miles in cold rain with no glass is fun?
If any glass is out I would either spend a day putting it together, or tow.
The vehicle does not need to be present to get a title, plates and tags.
Call your insurance company and ask about insurance. _________________ The Obsolete Air-Cooled Documentation Project http://oacdp.org/ |
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Mr Mike Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 766 Location: washington state
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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You probably should check with local Department of Motor vehicles
( where you register your car, get tabs,etc.)
For a one time shot normaly I'd say go for it however.
I believe your gonna need working turn signals and most likely
head lights also front and rear bumbers with plates on, and current tabs.
I think your also gonna need a windshield too. Besides in this current stretch of cold weather I wouldn't care to be rolling without one.
Brrr
Where are you headed? I'd try to lay out a route on secondary roads
if possible rather than I-5 or I-90 ( for example)
Maybe have a buddy back you up in another roadworthy car?
good luck! |
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Malokin Martin Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2007 Posts: 3100 Location: E-burg
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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Coming from the east side of the mountains. Thanks for the advice. I'll do a little research and think it over! Snoqualmie would be crazy, but a fun adventure and a good story. |
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Semper_Dad Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 3510 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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Malokin Martin wrote: |
Coming from the east side of the mountains. Thanks for the advice. I'll do a little research and think it over! Snoqualmie would be crazy, but a fun adventure and a good story. |
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joe56vw Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2004 Posts: 3202 Location: Olympia wa
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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windsheilds- not needed but eye protection is(saftey glass work well)
lights- not needed during daytime as long as you use hand signals
seatbelts- depends on what year it is '62-down no needed '63-'66 only needs lap belt '67-up shoulder belt needed
doors- no needed as long as everything(including you) is serected in the vehcile
wiper- only needed if windshield is there
all of this is easy to get out of in court but depending on the cop not so easy on the road
and like other said above 30/35mph it will be a rough ride _________________ '60 15 window walkthrough
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plane_ben Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2005 Posts: 349 Location: Tucson, AZ
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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I did a trip in my old '67 bus in Jan 1994 from Tacoma, WA over Snoqualmie Pass to the Tri Cities. I had marginal heat all windows and a snowmobile suit. I about frooze my ass off. I can't imagine doing it without windows at this time of year. Maybe in late May and through the summer months. _________________ I'm at the age were "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions. |
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joe cool Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2006 Posts: 1259 Location: Yolo County CA
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Go for it!
But install at least the windshield in front of you and dress like you're riding a motorcycle. |
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Lind Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2000 Posts: 9915 Location: idaho
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:57 am Post subject: |
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lack of windshields seriously disrupts the aerodynamics of a bus. I put windshields in even when I am towing a dead player. seals are cheap. _________________ .
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