Classic Car Crackdown? States With Rules, Restrictions on Vintage Vehicles
Summary
Several U.S. states have rules that limit when and how antique and classic cars can be driven. New laws in Minnesota and California aim to clarify these limits, especially focusing on the cars' use as collectors' items and emissions exemptions.Key Facts
- Minnesota proposes House File 3865 to define and limit using antique cars only as collectors’ items.
- California’s "Leno’s Law" would expand emissions test exemptions for older cars with collector insurance.
- In California, antique cars with Historical Vehicle license plates are mostly allowed only in shows, tours, or special events, not daily driving.
- Florida lets cars over 30 years old get "Antique" plates but restricts their use to exhibitions and occasional pleasure driving.
- Texas registers vehicles over 25 years old as classic or antique and forbids their use for commuting or business.
- New York exempts antique cars from regular safety inspections but restricts when they can be driven on public roads.
- Georgia and Pennsylvania exempt antique cars from safety and emissions tests but limit their use primarily to events and exhibitions.
- Insurance for antique cars often requires special plans that reflect the vehicle's value and restrict usage, including limits on annual miles driven.
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