[ByronRACE]

Just thought I'd mention that I went back to the DMV armed with the information above. They again denied me the TOP for the asking.

I then pulled out the guidance, pointed to the section that said I was eligable and asked why I was being denied. She promptly opened her "official" copy, verified that I am indeed eligable, exclaimed "Wow you're right. We're just told not to issue TOPs for specially constructed vehicles; they get 1-day trip permits by default". But, since she clearly saw I was eligable, she asked me how long I wanted the permit for. I told her to do whatever she can do for me, and walked out of there with a TOP for 3 months.

Additionally, the lady I had trouble with in the past was there...and spotted me. She had no interest in spewing venom this time, much to my amazement. In fact, she disappeared into a back room shortly after spotting me. Maybe she was looking for her gun.