Kei trucks are dwarfed by even Ford’s small Maverick pickup truck, and have unsurprisingly grown tremendously popular over the past couple of years. However, they aren’t 50-state legal quite yet.

You still can't register your kei truck in Georgia or drive it on public roads, but they won't stop you from using it on your property. Or, at least, that was the case until recently.

Before You Buy That Kei Truck, These Are The U.S. States They're Road-Legal In By Collin Woodard Updated: April 14, 2025 1:00 pm EST Cars & Bids ...

Most states lack Kei-specific regulation entirely, and so far, only 19 states allow Kei trucks on public roads. In New York, where laws are stricter, they can’t be registered or titled.

Kei trucks were never intended for sale in America. Most are right-hand drive, and they do not always have airbags or other safety features required in new cars.

Tiny Japanese trucks that cost as little as $5,000 are winning over some Americans. Kei trucks are about 11 feet long and are typically limited to about 25 miles an hour.