ANTIQUE & CLASSIC PLATES/PROS AND CONS

[Zachary K.]

Re: ANTIQUE & CLASSIC PLATES/PROS AND CONS

As an ex-PA inspection mechanic, I recall that the reason that the night provision with antique tags was for early cars without sealed beams. At the time 15 to 20 years back now, if your car was on the bubble and had sealed beams and was issued antique tags the rules were inforced so that you couldn't drive at night. You might want to call the PA DMV and inquire about this, they will be able to tell you or send you out all the information and laws governing both classic and antique tags (if changed). I have since moved to NJ where there is only antique tags and haven't paid much attention to PA laws anymore especially since I'm not in the business, and have relinquished my PA State inspection license.

[Zachary K.]

Re: ANTIQUE & CLASSIC PLATES/PROS AND CONS

As an ex-PA inspection mechanic, I recall that the reason that the night provision with antique tags was for early cars without sealed beams. At the time 15 to 20 years back now, if your car was on the bubble and had sealed beams and was issued antique tags the rules were inforced so that you couldn't drive at night. You might want to call the PA DMV and inquire about this, they will be able to tell you or send you out all the information and laws governing both classic and antique tags (if changed). I have since moved to NJ where there is only antique tags and haven't paid much attention to PA laws anymore especially since I'm not in the business, and have relinquished my PA State inspection license.

[Christopher R.]

Re: ANTIQUE & CLASSIC PLATES/PROS AND CONS

Can't drive at night?? See, that's the danger with these antique plates. There are obscure regulations on your use of the car. That's bad enough, but the worst that'll happen is a traffic violation. It's the insurance I'm worried about. The insurance company might want to deny coverage in the event of a loss because you were using the car illegally.

[Christopher R.]

Re: ANTIQUE & CLASSIC PLATES/PROS AND CONS

Can't drive at night?? See, that's the danger with these antique plates. There are obscure regulations on your use of the car. That's bad enough, but the worst that'll happen is a traffic violation. It's the insurance I'm worried about. The insurance company might want to deny coverage in the event of a loss because you were using the car illegally.

[Patrick H.]

Re: ANTIQUE & CLASSIC PLATES/PROS AND CONS

Eric,

I live now in Michigan but spent 3 years in PA.

Personally I wouldn't worry about the restrictions of the plate. The restrictions from your insurance company are at least as tough and are the ones that will count in an accident.

I have several friends who have the purple plates in PA and have never had a problem. I also have friends in MI here who use the Year of Mfr plates without a problem. Friends of mine who are in law enforcement tell me that they have much more important things to do that stop a classic car with old plates to see if it is really going to a parade or club function.

Patrick

[Patrick H.]

Re: ANTIQUE & CLASSIC PLATES/PROS AND CONS

Eric,

I live now in Michigan but spent 3 years in PA.

Personally I wouldn't worry about the restrictions of the plate. The restrictions from your insurance company are at least as tough and are the ones that will count in an accident.

I have several friends who have the purple plates in PA and have never had a problem. I also have friends in MI here who use the Year of Mfr plates without a problem. Friends of mine who are in law enforcement tell me that they have much more important things to do that stop a classic car with old plates to see if it is really going to a parade or club function.

Patrick