Finally an antique!
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From: Home of the VOLS ! Knoxville, TN. Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '15, '16-'17-'18-'19
PARTS OF THE ANTIQUE APPLICATION IN TN:
"PURPOSE: Per Tennessee Code Ann. § 55-4-111, a person may register a vehicle as an “antique motor vehicle” providing that certain requirements are satisfied. The vehicle must be over twenty-five (25) years old and with a non-modified engine and body and can only be used for general transportation on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays."
"II. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I certify that I am the owner of the above described vehicle, which is over twenty-five years old and is owned solely as a collector's item and will be used for participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades and similar uses, but in no event for general transportation, unless otherwise authorized by Tenn. Code Ann. 55-4-111. I further certify that upon the transfer of interest in the vehicle, if the license plate with which my antique vehicle is registered is a vintage official Tennessee plate, and therefore my personal property, it will be removed; otherwise the antique plate issued by the State of Tennessee will be surrendered to my county clerk"
"PURPOSE: Per Tennessee Code Ann. § 55-4-111, a person may register a vehicle as an “antique motor vehicle” providing that certain requirements are satisfied. The vehicle must be over twenty-five (25) years old and with a non-modified engine and body and can only be used for general transportation on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays."
"II. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I certify that I am the owner of the above described vehicle, which is over twenty-five years old and is owned solely as a collector's item and will be used for participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades and similar uses, but in no event for general transportation, unless otherwise authorized by Tenn. Code Ann. 55-4-111. I further certify that upon the transfer of interest in the vehicle, if the license plate with which my antique vehicle is registered is a vintage official Tennessee plate, and therefore my personal property, it will be removed; otherwise the antique plate issued by the State of Tennessee will be surrendered to my county clerk"
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From: NW OH
Here in Ohio you can use the antique plate from the DMV or model year plate after 25 years but it has to be the same year plate as the car is. And never have to renew it or pay again for I think it is 20 years but supposed to be used for car show etc not for every day use, but don’t think it is really inforced.
A collector plate has a lot more freedom on vehicle use but is harder to get.
Ohio has no emissions, no inspection, not sure what the point of these plates are anyway. Even my ev plate is only 260/yr.
One guy with a riviera says he never have any trouble tho... he works at a garage in maumee. if you work at a medium size office forget about driving it to work.
Last edited by Elektro; Jan 22, 2023 at 08:02 AM.
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From: West Virginia
Where I live is the same as many other states - can be used on weekends, holidays only.
p.s. I lived in Maryland (mentioned above) for years, and you have to agree to this:
The vehicle owner will certify the vehicle will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation and similar uses. The vehicle owner further certifies the vehicle will not be used for general daily transportation or primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways.
A bit easier than the weekends only restrictions WV has, but still not worth the hassle in my opinion.
p.s. I lived in Maryland (mentioned above) for years, and you have to agree to this:
The vehicle owner will certify the vehicle will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation and similar uses. The vehicle owner further certifies the vehicle will not be used for general daily transportation or primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways.
A bit easier than the weekends only restrictions WV has, but still not worth the hassle in my opinion.
Last edited by jackthelad; Jan 23, 2023 at 03:57 PM.
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From: EAST TENNESSEE
Antique tags have restrictions in TN. Can't put them on a daily. They limit you to shows and functions etc....
There is also something to be said about putting an antique tag on a sports car. We have no inspections here anyway and the $60/ year for a regular registration is not a big deal.
There is also something to be said about putting an antique tag on a sports car. We have no inspections here anyway and the $60/ year for a regular registration is not a big deal.
