CHAPTER 67. ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC VEHICLES Sec.
67.1. Purpose.
67.2. Definitions.
67.3. Application for antique or classic registration plates.
67.4. Change from classic to antique registration.
67.5. Fee exemptions not applicable.
67.6. Use of antique and classic registration plates.
67.7. Expiration and transfer of antique and classic registration plates.
67.8. Sanctions.
67.9. Duty to return cards and plates.Authority The provisions of this Chapter 67 issued under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1340 and 6103, unless otherwise noted.
Source The provisions of this Chapter 67 adopted November 9, 1984, effective November 10, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 4064; readopted December 8, 1989, effective December 9, 1989 and applies retroactively to November 10, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 5216, unless otherwise noted.
§ 67.1. Purpose.
This chapter establishes procedures governing the issuance and use of antique and classic registration plates and facilitates the enforcement of section 1340 of the act (relating to antique and classic plates).
§ 67.2. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Act—75 Pa.C.S. § § 101—9910 (relating to the Vehicle Code).
Antique motor vehicle—A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications.
Classic motor vehicle—A self-propelled vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 10 years prior to the current year and because of discontinued production and limited availability, determined by the Department to be a model or make of significant value to collectors or exhibitors, and which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications and appearance.
Department—The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth.§ 67.3. Application for antique or classic registration plates.
(a) Application. Application for antique or classic registration plates shall be made on forms issued by the Department.
(b) Supplemental documents. The application shall be accompanied by four color photographs—front, rear and both sides—of the vehicle for which the application is being submitted. The photographs shall be clear and the condition of the vehicle easily ascertainable from them. The photographs shall be submitted in accordance with instructions provided by the Department.
(c) Additional information required for classic vehicles. If a vehicle is to be registered as a classic, the applicant may be required to provide the Department with documentation that one or more of the following conditions has been met:
(1) The production of the particular make or model has been discontinued.
(2) The vehicle was manufactured as a limited edition or is otherwise of limited availability.
(3) The vehicle is of a model or make that is of significant value to collectors or exhibitors.
(4) The vehicle is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications and appearance so as to qualify for participation in organized club activities, exhibits, tours and parades.
(d) Other means of transportation. An applicant for antique or classic registration shall maintain regular registration on another motor vehicle for personal transportation. If the registration is not maintained the applicant shall sign an affidavit indicating the type of transportation that he uses on a regular basis.
§ 67.4. Change from classic to antique registration.
When a registered classic vehicle becomes of age to qualify for antique registration, the owner may apply for an antique registration plate by submitting the appropriate Departmental form and the registration fee.
§ 67.5. Fee exemptions not applicable.
Exemptions under section 1901 of the act (relating to exemption of entities and vehicles from fees) do not apply to antique and classic vehicle registration fees.
§ 67.6. Use of antique and classic registration plates.
No person may operate a vehicle with antique or classic registration plates for commercial purposes or for general daily transportation. Permitted use is limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades and similar uses, and for occasional transportation. Occasional transportation means no more than 1 day a week.
§ 67.7. Expiration and transfer of antique and classic registration plates.
(a) Registration period. Both antique and classic registration plates are valid for the life of the vehicle as long as owned by the same owner. If the owner sells the vehicle, the plates remain with the owner and may be used on another qualified vehicle, upon payment of proper registration and title fees.
(b) Conveyance of registration plate. The seller of a registered antique or classic vehicle may authorize the buyer to use the same plate. The buyer shall forward the seller’s letter authorizing the use of the plate to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, along with other appropriate documents and fees when applying for title and registration of the vehicle. The buyer shall pay the full registration fee to have the plate and vehicle registered to the buyer. If ownership is transferred between spouses, or between parent and child, the plate may be transferred upon payment of the registration transfer fee. No additional antique or classic registration fee may be paid.
§ 67.8. Sanctions.
(a) Suspension and revocation. The Department may, after providing the opportunity for a hearing, suspend the classic or antique motor vehicle registration of a person who violates this chapter for a period of 1 month for a first violation and for a period of 3 months for a second or subsequent violation. The Department may revoke a classic or antique motor vehicle registration after providing the opportunity for a hearing when the Department finds, upon sufficient evidence, that the vehicle no longer qualifies for registration as a classic or antique motor vehicle.
(b) Return of classic or antique registration cards and plates upon suspension or revocation. Suspensions and revocations shall take effect on the date ordered by the Department. Upon suspension or revocation of antique or classic registration, the registrant shall return his registration plate to the Department immediately, as required by section 1376 of the act (relating to surrender of registration plates and cards upon suspension). No refund will be given and no credit will be earned toward a registration plate subsequently issued for the vehicle.
§ 67.9. Duty to return cards and plates.
The registrant shall return to the Department the classic or antique registration cards and plate if the vehicle no longer qualifies under this chapter because it has been modified or it has not been properly maintained.
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