West Virginia Bill Would Provide Special Plates for Collector Vehicles

• H.B. 4168 provides for the issuance of special plates for use on collector vehicles and allows for the transfer of the special plates temporarily between the collector motor vehicles owned by the collector. 
   
• H.B. 4168 defines a “Collector motor vehicle” as a motor vehicle that is a restricted and limited use vehicle which is a unique commodity having a current monetary value in excess of similar make and model vehicles.  Collector vehicles may not be driven in excess of the maximum mileage permitted by the terms of a valid limited use motor vehicle insurance policy.

Overview:  Legislation (H.B. 4168) to provide for the issuance of special plates for use on collector vehicles and allow for the transfer of the special plates temporarily between the collector motor vehicles owned by the collector was reintroduced in West Virginia.  Delegate Gary Howell, the sponsor of the bill, indicates that most cars 25-years old and older will qualify for the collector plates.  The bill will be considered by the House Roads and Transportation Committee.