New Hampshire Introduces Pro-Hobby Bills as Legislature Reconvenes

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H.B. 1138 — Permits the owner of a motor vehicle to apply for a waiver to display a single rear-mounted plate. 

• This bill allows for the exemption of displaying a front license plate on a vehicle if affixing a front license plate would alter its historic character, its collectability or devalue the vehicle.
   
• This bill protects the aesthetic contours of cars and relieves vehicle owners of the burden of having to create mounting holes on original bumpers.
   
• This bill accommodates classic and special-interest vehicles, many of which are not originally equipped with a designated place to display a front plate.
   
• This bill saves money, conserves resources, and allows greater performance and styling equipment options for automotive enthusiasts in the state and the industry supporting their hobby.
   

 
H.B.1534 — Authorizes the use of side-mounted exhaust pipes for antique vehicles.

• This bill allows the use of side-mounted exhaust pipes for antique vehicles, provided the exhaust discharge point is to the rear of the rear edge of the front door and such system shall direct exhaust gas away from the vehicle.
   
• This bill brings New Hampshire in line with other states that allow for side-mounted exhaust systems.
   
• This bill recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.
   

H.B. 1426 — Exempts older antique vehicles driven for private use from the state’s annual equipment inspection program. 

• This bill endorses the fact that antique vehicles constitute a small portion of the vehicle fleet and are overwhelmingly well-maintained and infrequently operated.
   
• This bill recognizes the burden that equipment inspections place on antique vehicle owners.
   
• This bill recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.
   

H.B. 1489 — Allows vehicles seven or more model years old to be exempt from needing a current certificate of title to register the vehicle. 

• This bill acknowledges the fact that certificates of title are not always readily available for older vehicles.
   
• This bill brings the state in line with other states seeking to reward automotive enthusiasts and expand opportunities for these prized vehicles to be enjoyed.