DMV Questionnaires

Thank you for wanting to share a Mutant Vehicle with the Burning Man community at Black Rock City. Getting your MV driving around on the playa is a two-stage process: first, completing the pre-registration application (note: you must apply online ... no mailed-in applications will be accepted), and second, undergoing the on-playa inspection to make sure the intent of the application was carried out. This Web form should take you about 30 minutes to complete; less if your vehicle is fairly simple in its construction and implementation (i.e. a single layer, no trailers, no flame effects). These are the things you should consider before filling out the online application form…

Remember that this application is what gets you approved to bring your vehicle to the playa. Put your best foot forward. The more information you provide, i.e. the better the pictures and the more complete your description of the final product, the better chance you will have to get approved for playa inspection. Remember though, you must pull off what you submit in order to pass on playa.

For more information on any of the DMV policies or for a more detailed description of the licensing criteria, please visit DMV section of burningman.com. Questions can be sent to: dmv@burningman.com.

Many participants have found it useful to print a copy of this application to fill out while off-line. We have provided a PDF version of the DMV Pre-Registration Form for this purpose. Note that you must still fill out an application online!

You will be asked to share the following well-thought-out information:

• A picture or, if your vehicle is not yet to the point where a picture will clearly show what you are bringing to Burning Man, a sketch of your vehicle. Photos must be 200K or less (JPEG recommended). However, we prefer that you post your pictures on a photo sharing site that does not require a username/password to access the pictures, and we recommend Flickr.com. One advantage of using a site like Flickr is that you can continue to add pictures as your work on the vehicle progresses.
• The safety considerations you are implementing.
• The intent with which you are creating this vehicle, and what you wish to share with the community as a result of bringing your vehicle to Burning Man.
• Any flame effects that your vehicle uses.

The criteria for licensing a Mutant Vehicle include:

• Clear written and visual plans
• The contribution your vehicle makes to the Burning Man community
• A standard of safety for your vehicle and its occupants
• Past project history
• Adherence to deadlines
• Current and past behavior (violating driving rules at Burning Man is cause for revocation of your Mutant Vehicle license, impound of the vehicle, and possible ejection from the event)
• Physical inspection of the vehicle on the playa
• Be sure to read all about Mutant Vehicles and driving at Burning Man starting at dmv.burningman.com. Informations does change and we update it here, so be sure to check it out.

Please be aware that:

• This application does not guarantee a Mutant Vehicle license. All licenses are granted after inspection of the Mutant Vehicle on the playa.
• Submitting this application means that, if granted a Mutant Vehicle license, you agree to abide by all of the driving rules and community guidelines in effect at Burning Man.
• You will receive an email from the BRC DMV indicating that your preliminary application has been received. This does not indicate anything other than a confirmation that we received your application. It in no way implies that you will receive a license. Keep this email as proof that you submitted your application. If you do not recieve an email with 15 minutes of submitting your application, contact us at dmv@burningman.com.
• After you submit your application the DMV will review it -- this may take weeks. Then you will receive an email from the DMV stating that your Mutant Vehicle has either been invited, which means you may bring it to the event (where licensing is subject to its on site inspection), or not, which means we will ask you to not bring your vehicle to Burning Man.
• In order to enter Black Rock City with your Mutant Vehicle, you must bring a printout of the invitation email mentioned in the bullet point above. This letter will be requested at the Gate. You will not be allowed to bring your Mutant Vehicle into Black Rock City without this.

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