Pennsylvania legislation to provide vehicle owners the option of using vintage, original model-year license plates on antique and classic vehicles was passed by the Pennsylvania legislature and now moves to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. Under the bill, an application fee of $75 would be charged to use year-of-manufacture plates. Under the measure, vintage plates must have been issued by the state of Pennsylvania between the years 1906 and 1975, must be provided by the vehicle owner and legible from a reasonable distance. There is no obligation to pay the fee for model year license plates. Under current law, antique vehicle owners may apply for special antique, classic or collectible plates that bear the designation 'antique vehicle.' These plates would still be available to state hobbyists if the bill is signed into law.
We Urge You to Contact Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett (Contact Info Below) Immediately to Request His Support for H.B. 1203
- In Pennsylvania, an Antique Motor Vehicle is defined as 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.
- In Pennsylvania, a Classic Motor Vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured at least 15 years prior to the current year which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance.
DON’T DELAY! Please contact Governor Tom Corbett immediately to request his support for H.B 1203. Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org. Thank you for your assistance.
Governor Tom Corbett
Governor Tom Corbett
Phone: 717-787-2500
Email: Governor@pa.gov