License Plates
Pro
Joined: Feb 2012
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Don't know the Texas laws but in Pa. The antique plate is yours forever. One time registartion fee unless you transfer the tag to another antique car. Also no state inspection on antiques, unless you want to drive them at night.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 261
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From: Montgomery TX
In Texas the Antique plates dont require an annual inspection. However, I live in Montgomery real close to you, the constables will pull you over if they pass you and don't see the inspection sticker in the windsheild. Some of them know you don't need it and some have to be told. Also the Antique plates have driving restrictions. You are only allowed to drive it to and from shows and events and repairs, parades etc.. It's not really enforced but if a constable or Sheriff sees the car regularly he may stop and warn you.
I use Classic Car plates which are just a specialty plate that DPS charges extra for. The personalized plates are really pricey like $280/yr.
PM me we can get together sometime. I'm near Woodforest.
I use Classic Car plates which are just a specialty plate that DPS charges extra for. The personalized plates are really pricey like $280/yr.
PM me we can get together sometime. I'm near Woodforest.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Butler Pa
But here's the coolest provision: at least the way I read the full law, you can put 'historic reproduction' plates on the car instead of the one they issue.
There are internet vendors that sell these plates for most states. So, you can get any personalized plate 'number' you want - even if it is one that is 'taken' through the regular state system - as long as you get the correct year/version for your state/locality. You then just have to carry your state-provided 'historic car' plate in the car with your registration, etc.
There are internet vendors that sell these plates for most states. So, you can get any personalized plate 'number' you want - even if it is one that is 'taken' through the regular state system - as long as you get the correct year/version for your state/locality. You then just have to carry your state-provided 'historic car' plate in the car with your registration, etc.
Racer
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 297
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From: Indianapolis
What if someone else has the same Year of Manufacture plate number but with a different plate issuance year?
Both customers will be allowed to display the Year of Manufacture plate if the issuing years are different.
http://www.in.gov/bmv/2654.htm
Last edited by indydoug; Apr 20, 2012 at 02:11 PM. Reason: Because I can't spell
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 173
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From: Blk Mtn NC
You can also run YOM,year of manufacture, plates in NC.
My 72 has on it the 1972 tag the previous owner ran on his Oldsmobile and left it in the basement. Found it when we bought the house and chomped at the bits for another 7 years until that magic 35th birthday rolled around.
The only tricks are you do have to have a regularly registered tag for the car inside to present if requested.
Also the orginal tag you run must be in acceptable condition and not a reproduction or a reconditioned tag.
Luckily at a car show a couple of years ago found a guy that must have had at least 5,000 tags from the 60's through the early 80's. Brand new and in the wax wrappers. NCDMV discarded them.
Now I have one from 1972 used, and three brand new ones....
Great car BTW.
Mike
