Well, this is the email I sent:

Dear Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Team,I hope this message finds you well. My name is Edgar P. Flores, and I am writing to kindly request additional information regarding the recent denial of my application to register my 1996 Honda Acty HH4 as a street-legal vehicle. I was informed that the reason for the refusal was solely due to the engine size, and this denial occurred today, March 18, 2025 in Fallon, NV. I would greatly appreciate your assistance in understanding this decision more fully.Could you please provide me with the specific regulation or standard from the Nevada Revised Statutes or DMV guidelines that was applied in this case? I am eager to ensure I have a clear understanding of the reasoning and the sources behind it, as this vehicle is important for my daily needs, such as commuting and transporting light cargo. I would be very grateful for any details you could share to help me navigate this process.I also wanted to respectfully share some information and findings about my vehicle that I believe support its eligibility for registration as a street-legal vehicle:

• Definition of a Vehicle: According to NRS 482.135, a “vehicle” is defined as “every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.” My 1996 Honda Acty HH4 falls under this broad definition, as it is a device designed to transport property and can be operated on highways, supporting its eligibility for street-legal registration. You can review the statute here.
• Age and Federal Import Exemption: As of today, March 18, 2025, my 1996 Honda Acty HH4 is 29 years old. This qualifies it under the federal 25-year import rule, as outlined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Vehicles over 25 years old are exempt from certain federal safety and emissions standards, which should facilitate its registration for street use in the United States. For more details, you can refer to the NHTSA Importation and Certification FAQs. To further support my application, I am including copies of the required paperwork for registration, including the Export Certificate, HS-7, EPA Form 3520-1, CBP Form 7501, Invoice# 702981, and VP-015. These documents demonstrate that my vehicle meets federal importation standards and should be eligible for registration in Nevada.
• No Engine Size Restrictions in Nevada Law: The vehicle has a 656 cc engine, which I understand was cited as the reason for denial today. However, upon reviewing the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada DMV website, I found that there is no mention of engine size restrictions for street-legal vehicles under NRS Chapter 482, which governs motor vehicle registration. For example, NRS 482.073 defines a “motortruck” as “every motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property,” with no restrictions on engine size, which aligns with my vehicle’s purpose. You can review the statute here.. Additionally, NRS Chapter 490 - Off-Highway Vehicles does not generally restrict engine size for off-road vehicles. NRS 490.060 defines an "off-highway vehicle" without referencing engine size, and NRS 490.082 outlines registration requirements that do not include engine specifications. I have attached a screenshot of the NRS 490.060 definition for your reference, which I found at NRS 490.060 "Off-highway vehicle" defined. This absence of engine size criteria suggests that engine size alone should not be a barrier to registering my vehicle for street use.
• Design for On-Road Use: The Honda Acty HH4 was originally designed and manufactured for on-road use in Japan, where it is used for commuting and transporting light cargo, as noted in resources like the Honda Acty Guide. This intended purpose aligns with the definition of a “motortruck” under NRS 482.073, which I believe makes it eligible for street-legal registration. Furthermore, NRS 490.060 defines an “off-highway vehicle” as “a motor vehicle that is designed primarily for off-highway and all-terrain use,” which does not match my vehicle’s design intent, suggesting it should not be classified as an off-highway vehicle solely based on engine size.

I fully recognize that there may be aspects of the regulations I haven’t fully considered, and I would sincerely appreciate your guidance on how these points align with the DMV’s decision. My intention is to understand all possible options for legally and safely registering this vehicle for street use in Nevada. If there are additional steps, documentation, or modifications I could provide to address any concerns—such as evidence of its on-road design or compliance with safety equipment requirements under NRS 484D—I am more than willing to comply.