Antique Plates In VA? - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Raykahn · 07-25-2022

Sorry for dredging up an older topic, but I was curious how people are interpreting some of the law. I am around northern NA and opted for the antique plates and wanted more information on how people with them use their cars.

Can you drive a vehicle with antique plates to a restaurant? I would think that could fall under a pleasure drive but I could see someone interpreting that differently.

Can you drive over 250 miles from your residence if you are going to a car show/event?

dredgeguy · 07-25-2022

I have had historic plates for over 10 years and drive everyday as long as it is not raining or snowing both inside MD and outside, no issues. We drive to Bowling Green, KY for the C4 Gathering, Carlisle PA for Corvettes at Carlisle, etc. Don't overthink this, drive your car and enjoy it. Let me tell you what the gal at MD DMV told me....if your worried about it put a damn filter in your glove box and you are going for maintenance!

staminqia · 07-25-2022

In PA you can drive anywhere and any time. My insurance policy (American collectors car insurance) allows me to drive the car up to 5,000 miles a year.

Raykahn · 07-26-2022

sorry i typod, i am northern VA. I probably am overthinking it, I just feel like i never see antique plates outside of events and I have read about poor interactions with LEOs who are unaware of the antique laws. I will be driving it more often.

07-25-2022	#11
Raykahn Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Virginia Posts: 84	Re: Antique Plates In VA? Sorry for dredging up an older topic, but I was curious how people are interpreting some of the law. I am around northern NA and opted for the antique plates and wanted more information on how people with them use their cars. Can you drive a vehicle with antique plates to a restaurant? I would think that could fall under a pleasure drive but I could see someone interpreting that differently. Can you drive over 250 miles from your residence if you are going to a car show/event?

07-25-2022	#12
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,699	Re: Antique Plates In VA? I have had historic plates for over 10 years and drive everyday as long as it is not raining or snowing both inside MD and outside, no issues. We drive to Bowling Green, KY for the C4 Gathering, Carlisle PA for Corvettes at Carlisle, etc. Don't overthink this, drive your car and enjoy it. Let me tell you what the gal at MD DMV told me....if your worried about it put a damn filter in your glove box and you are going for maintenance! __________________ Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa

07-25-2022	#13
staminqia Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 143	Re: Antique Plates In VA? In PA you can drive anywhere and any time. My insurance policy (American collectors car insurance) allows me to drive the car up to 5,000 miles a year.

07-26-2022	#14
Raykahn Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Virginia Posts: 84	Re: Antique Plates In VA? sorry i typod, i am northern VA. I probably am overthinking it, I just feel like i never see antique plates outside of events and I have read about poor interactions with LEOs who are unaware of the antique laws. I will be driving it more often.