Minnesota working on a bill to further restrict use of historic plates

[RF_Burns]

From Leto's Law YT channel, seems like Minnesota is tightening its restrictions on what you can do with a vehicle with historic plates. For instance you can only drive on weekends etc.

So those with classic or historic plates from Mn may want to check into this.

 

[LQQKatJon]

I dont think this will go anywhere in the Mn legislature…. At least this year.

But it is bringing unwanted attention to a registration system that should be left alone. With all the other problems, this is a dumb one to bring up.

You HAVE to declare a daily driver when you apply for your collector plates. And in MN the season is short, so you cant get much driving in anyway.

Yes there are people abusing the system. But I am pretty sure what those people lack paying in yearly renewals, they make up for it in sales tax, and gas tax and…

 

[RF_Burns]

I don't know if "Historic" vehicle plates are a thing here anymore in Ontario Canada since non-commercial vehicles no longer have a yearly renewal fee.

You can get Year of Manufacture "YOM" plates, but you must find an existing set of plates from the year the vehicle was made and after 1973 the plates no longer had the year on them.

 

[Keith V]

There are still huge holes in the definition of when you can drive a car with classic plates.
The old law said "not for general driving"
The new lay would say "car shows, exhibitions, club events and the like.c
Plus all day all weekend.
Whats an exhibition? Whats and the like?

I think as long as youre not driving it to work every day youll be fine

 

[LQQKatJon]

There are still huge holes in the definition of when you can drive a car with classic plates.
The old law said "not for general driving"
The new lay would say "car shows, exhibitions, club events and the like.c
Plus all day all weekend.
Whats an exhibition? Whats and the like?

I think as long as youre not driving it to work every day youll be fine

State patrol. Sheriff and police have more important things to worry about then if your using a collector plated car
To get to work. Or have to worry about new verbage to interpret and case law.

The old law is vague for a reason.

Now if new tabs for a non collector car did not just jump 22%. Maybe less people would not be looking to be abusing the collector plates.

 

[Keith V]

And seriously, just say, im going to a car show if they ask where just say i dont know, my buddy just told me to meet him at his place

 

[Richard RV]

And seriously, just say, im going to a car show if they ask where just say i dont know, my buddy just told me to meet him at his place

That's the sort of police interaction that shows up on a viral dash cam video!

 

[tmsnyder]

And seriously, just say, im going to a car show if they ask where just say i dont know, my buddy just told me to meet him at his place

The only drive I took last year in my 56 chevy was to take the family for ice cream. Apparently I would have violated their proposed law?

 

[Keith V]

well the current law says "operated solely as a collector's item and not for general transportation purposes",
The proposal defines accepted use as:
"Operation as a collector's item includes:
(1) transportation for a collector vehicle club activity, exhibition, tour, parade, or similar
use"

and adds
"(2) operation on Saturday and Sunday from sunrise to sunset."

So the question is, what does "exhibition" mean?

The Definition of exhibition is "a public display of works of art or items of interest," so that seems pretty dang broad!

 

[tmsnyder]

well the current law says "operated solely as a collector's item and not for general transportation purposes",
The proposal defines accepted use as:
"Operation as a collector's item includes:
(1) transportation for a collector vehicle club activity, exhibition, tour, parade, or similar
use"

and adds
"(2) operation on Saturday and Sunday from sunrise to sunset."

So the question is, what does "exhibition" mean?

The Definition of exhibition is "a public display of works of art or items of interest," so that seems pretty dang broad!

Cool, I just have to say "I'm an exhibitionist!" if pulled over.

 

[GMC Cruse]

The only drive I took last year in my 56 chevy was to take the family for ice cream. Apparently I would have violated their proposed law?

You wouldn't be violating the law, as you are exhibiting it at the ice cream place while your family is getting and/or eating their ice cream.

 

[sailor man]

In Florida there are multiple classifications, Antique & Authenticated Plates (rev 12/25).

Horseless Carriage: A vehicle manufactured prior to 1916.
Ancient Plates:
Antique Plates: Pre 1945
Antique Vehicle: A vehicle manufactured between 1916 and 1948, retained largely in its original condition.
Authenticated Plates: Pre 1975
Custom Vehicle: A vehicle manufactured after 1948, altered from its original design, and having a
body style not produced by the original manufacturer.
Streets Rod: A vehicle manufactured prior to 1949 or a replica thereof, altered from its original
design.

A “Regular Antique” motor vehicle is defined as an automobile, truck, or motorcycle
manufactured in a model year after 1945 and of the age of 30 years or more after the model
year. The license plate must be renewed annually. The class code for an Antique (regular)
motor vehicle is 95 (automobiles old class code 95, trucks old class code 91). The form HSMV
83045 is not required for a regular antique license plate.

Antique license plates never expire until vehicle is sold.

A “Custom Vehicle” is 25 years of age or older and of a model year after 1948 or was
manufactured to resemble a vehicle that is 25 years of age or older and of a model year after
1948 and has been altered from the manufacturer’s original design or has a body constructed
from non-original materials.

A “Street Rod” is of a model year of 1948 or older or was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a
vehicle of a model year of 1948 or older and has been altered from the manufacturer’s original
design or has a body constructed from non-original materials.

Trooper Steve on Tuesday was asked by Philip, ““I have a 1999 Chevrolet S10 Blazer. Can I get an antique license plate for it (in Florida)?”
To get an antique plate for your car, you have to submit an application to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles by filling out Form 83045.
But here’s the caveat: in order to qualify for that antique plate, the vehicle must be at least 30 years old (sorry Philip, your S10 won’t be eligible for another five years).
Years ago, it used to be 20 years or older, but now it’s 30 in Florida.

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES​

Antique Automobile $ 7.50
Recreational Vehicles (under 4,500lbs.) $27.00
Recreational Vehicles (over 4,500lbs.) $47.50