Collector plates

[itsalady]

So, when u have collector plates what are the driving restrictions? Is it weekends only? Does anyone know about how that works. If I remember right you buy plates once, you don't have to buy tabs, and you get a great insurance discount.

[ClassicChrysler]

Collector Vehicle Registration
General Information

The collector classes are: Collector, Classic, Classic Motorcycle, Pioneer, and Street Rod. You may use original Minnesota license plates a collector class vehicle. For additional information and qualifications, please refer to the specific collector plate below.

Display: Recreational vehicles do not qualify for collector class plates. Collector class vehicles may display a single plate, on either the front or back of the vehicle owned or jointly owned by the applicant. Please refer to the specific class of collector plates for further information about the type of vehicles the plates may be displayed on. The information is below.
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Restrictions: Vehicles registered in any of the collector classes are restricted to operation solely as a collector's item and cannot be used for general transportation purposes.

Personalized Collector Plates: Collector plates may be personalized - refer to Personalized Plates, for information about personalized plate restrictions and additional cost.
Fees: $15 for Double Plates/13.50 for Single Plate plus $8.50 filing fee. There is a $25 one-time registration tax ($10 for Classic Motorcycle) that is due with the initial application.
Expiration: Registration is non-expiring

Sales Tax - A $90 in lieu tax applies to passenger vehicles and fire trucks registered in or applying for registration in the collector classes such as Collector, Classic, Street Rod, and Pioneer, regardless of actual purchase price or fair market value of vehicle. All other vehicles (trucks, one ton pickups, motorcycles) must pay 6.5 percent of the purchase price or fair market value.

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Collector Plates (Reference: Minnesota Statutes 168.10 subd. 1c)

Collector plates may only be displayed on motor vehicles (except recreational) that are at least 20 model years old and manufactured after 1935. At the time of application, the owners must certify that they have one or more vehicles registered with regular Minnesota license plates.

[GoldenPlump]

The short of the above.

It's for collector purpose only. You can not drive them to work every day. You should not be driving them in the winter.

There are no mileage restrictions unless you get some type of collector car insurance. If you get collector car insurance be very careful about how it's all worded....Yes it may be $10/mo for full coverage, but it may only cover you for shows/parades/special events...Crashed it on your way to work? Too bad.

You never have to get any tab updates or go to the DMV for any reason regarding plates after obtaining collectors.

[Outrun]

I drove mine last summer without any problems. I drove it to work a few times, and to stores. I never had any problems.

[GoldenPlump]

I typically put about 2,000 miles on my Z each summer...I got stopped once for running a red and the officer asked me where my tabs were

Other than that I have never had a problem, and I have driven to work a few times with pretty loud exhaust and a cop right behind me.....I just don't act like an ass.

[worduphomefry]

as said you can pretty much do what you want. some insurances have mileage restrictions but they are fairly cheaper. my neighbor has collector plates on his truck and he drives it every day to work and where ever and he doesn't seem to have an issue. i guess just have an excuse ready when you head to work or the grocery store

[specialk922]

So, when u have collector plates what are the driving restrictions? Is it weekends only? Does anyone know about how that works. If I remember right you buy plates once, you don't have to buy tabs, and you get a great insurance discount.

Your new Toyota does not yet qualify for collector plates.

[5-door]

As long as it's not your primary vehicle, you can drive it as much as you please. So many people are scared of driving a vehicle with collector plates. Just make sure you own and insure another vehicle and call it your "primary vehicle" and drive the snot out of your collector car. That's all there is to it.

[Drunko McMoppo]

As long as it's not your primary vehicle, you can drive it as much as you please. So many people are scared of driving a vehicle with collector plates. Just make sure you own and insure another vehicle and call it your "primary vehicle" and drive the snot out of your collector car. That's all there is to it.

This is true, is the wagon going to be a collector car this year? Your main problem i that cop that don't know the law will give you shit.... Ask v869TR6.

[ClassicChrysler]

As long as it's not your primary vehicle, you can drive it as much as you please. So many people are scared of driving a vehicle with collector plates. Just make sure you own and insure another vehicle and call it your "primary vehicle" and drive the snot out of your collector car. That's all there is to it.

But if you should get stopped by the Police, do NOT tell him/her you are on your way to work. Just ask my friend with an old T-bird...they took the plates and towed the car.

[HAULNSS]

Just tell the officer something like this:

I'm going to the tire shop, get the oil changed, meeting a prospective buyer, etc.

The plates and insurance are two seperate things. Each has there own restrictions, especially depending on who the insurer is.

Randy

[itsalady]

I just want to be able to drive my car Friday thru Saturday to Uni. If I can't do that then what's the point- I'd rather pay more in insurance and tabs and stuff. My LX will qualify for collector plates in 2 years... My car is 18 years old. Sweet.

[Max Power]

Just tell the officer something like this:

I'm going to the tire shop, get the oil changed, meeting a prospective buyer, etc.

The plates and insurance are two seperate things. Each has there own restrictions, especially depending on who the insurer is.

Randy

It's a little tough to tell them that at midnight on Friday on Uni. They are just another excuse for a cop to pull you over. Totally not worth the $35 savings per year, shit that isn't even a tank of gas these days.

[HAULNSS]

It's a little tough to tell them that at midnight on Friday on Uni. They are just another excuse for a cop to pull you over. Totally not worth the $35 savings per year, shit that isn't even a tank of gas these days.

I was responding mainly to the reference of driving a collector to work.

I don't think the cops will pull you over on a Friday or Saturday just because you have collector plates If they want to pull you over, there is a myriad of reasons they can use. (Tint, exhaust, crap hanging on the rear view mirror, no front plate, failure to signal, weaving or crossing the fog line, etc)

Randy

[budderigs]

I have been pulled over a few time for driving on uni with collectors plates. the officers are more then happy to say that, that is not a car show.