But why the decision to ban Kei trucks from Rhode Island streets? Because the DMV claims they don’t meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

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      Motorcycles require additional certification before riding

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        The driver is unprotected on a Motorcycle, the kei truck ban is … because it doesn’t protect enough the driver in case of crash.
        If you put the motorcycles on the same standard than the cars, none but a few would be allowed.

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            Very small cars have a max speed of 50 to 80 km/h, cannot drive on highway, often doesn’t need a driving license.

            The kei truck have the size of this vehicule class.

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        Helmets are not required in Rhode Island