It's official--we'll be moving to Tucson this Dec. Of course--being in the USAF--things could change, but that is unlikely.


I have several questions about state laws for my truck. It's an '02 2500 HD with the Juice.


Do I need to take the Juice off for the emissions test?


Is it true I cannot keep Oregon plates on my truck, even though I am an Oregon resident in the USAF and the Soldiers and Sailors relief act says I can? I know they cannot make me register my truck in the state as an AZ resident, but I hear they will try and make me register as a non-resident and force me to have AZ plates.


I take it my 4" Rancho lift and tires that stick out a couple inches are not an issue?


Blaine

nope you will not have any problems with emmisions in az or with the lift kit and tires i drive the same truck with the edge and we dont have to get emmisions done on the truck untill it is 5 years old and i have a 8 inch lift with 37 inch tires mo problems at all. the only thing you might get hasseled for is mud flapsthe popo screws with me all the time about not having them on the truck. but even so they will just give you a fix it ticket and is all you need to do is sigh it saying you fixed it and send it in no fine or anything.

I'm not aware of AZ's requirement for military to get new plates. How could they take your Oregon plates when it's still registered in Oregon and I assume you are still an Oregon resident?

CHB,


What happens after 5 years on the emissins test?


Ray,


It doesn't make sense to me either, but I was told by a USAF Security Policeman that though they will not make me register as a resident, charge me personal property tax, or charge me sales tax; they will make me turn in my OR plates, register as an non-resident, and use AZ plates. He also said the local cops don't automatically pull over guys with out-of-state plates, but if I did happen to get pulled over with my OR plates and I was found to have been physically residing in the state for more than 10 days I's get a ticket. I am still looking into this.

I found this for ya on thier site.





State law requires that you obtain a driver license and registration immediately if any one of the following apply. If you:
<UL>
<LI>Work in Arizona (other than for seasonal agricultural work)
<LI>Place children in school without paying the tuition rate of a nonresident
<LI>Have a business with an office in Arizona, and that bases and operates vehicles in this state
<LI>Obtain a state license or pay school tuition fees at the same rate as an Arizona resident
<LI>Have a business that operates vehicles to transport goods or passengers within Arizona
<LI>Remain in Arizona for a total of 7 months or more during any calendar year, regardless of your permanent residence </LI>[/list]


An "out-of-state student" enrolled with 7 or more semester hours is not considered a resident, even if employed.


Military personnel based in Arizona who qualify for exemption under the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act are not considered Arizona residents.


http://www.dot.state.az.us/mvd/azwelcome.htm


So it looks like you can keep your plates. Be warned that if you do change them and your spouse is on the registration/title then you have to pay half the tax. Found that somewhere else on thier site.





I just moved to NV from AK and the only thing I have to do here is get a IM done to get my base stickers every couple of years. Commanders policy. Also I would suggest you find the little tidbits of info like this and print it out, with the reference and put it in the glovebox. When the wifey got a ticket the cop also told her that she needed to change her license and registration even though its not required here in this state (she has to change her license if she gets a job).

That sound more like it.

The thing is though is that requirements change from county to county out here. For instance i live in maricopa county and have a 84 chevy pickup that has a hard time passing emmisions, so i register it up at my cabin in strawberry, that is located in gila county and there is no emmisions up there so as far as getting an exact answer go to one of the following websites.


www.az.gov (http://www.az.gov)


www.maricopa.gov (http://www.maricopa.gov)


www.pima.gov (http://www.pima.gov) (county You Are Moving To)

I strongly recommend that you retain your Oregon Drivers license, Oregon plates, and register to vote in Oregon. Then file an Oregon income tax every year. Unless the law has changed, you will pay nothing to Oregon provided you are active duty military and do not spend more than 30 days in Oregon per year. By maintaining all the above, no other state can tax your military income.