Thread: Texas Street Rod Law Finally Implemented

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Guys, the link for info on TX titles and registration is at this link: TxDMV - Motorists


On the right side of the screen, there is a bar to click for titles and another for registration. They are huge PDF documents but they are searchable. Search for classic, street rod, antique, etc . . .


To answer Emmet's question, vehicles with antique plates are subject to the following limitations:


(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for a passenger car, truck, motorcycle, or former military vehicle that;
(1) is at least 25 years old, if the vehicle is a passenger car, truck, or motorcycle;
(2) is a collector's item;
(3) is used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest and is not used for regular transportation; and
(4) does not carry advertising.

Now that all my Texas registration/title glitches are worked out, it seems I'm driving a 2007 ASVE.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

Now that all my Texas registration/title glitches are worked out, it seems I'm driving a 2007 ASVE.

Welcome to the club, Jack! Mine's a 2010, but the difference is in Kansas it gets personal property tax assigned as a 2010 instead of the blanket $17 for an antique - something in the range of $375 last year.... Texas doesn't assess personal property tax on vehicles, so it's not as much of an issue.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

Guys, the link for info on TX titles and registration is at this link: TxDMV - Motorists
On the right side of the screen, there is a bar to click for titles and another for registration. They are huge PDF documents but they are searchable. Search for classic, street rod, antique, etc . . .

To answer Emmet's question, vehicles with antique plates are subject to the following limitations:

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for a passenger car, truck, motorcycle, or former military vehicle that;
(1) is at least 25 years old, if the vehicle is a passenger car, truck, or motorcycle;
(2) is a collector's item;
(3) is used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest and is not used for regular transportation; and
(4) does not carry advertising.

That #3 is the Killer! Technically if you drive to the parts store, make a grocery run, or hop in the "antique" to go get a hair cut you can be ticketed by an energetic local Barney Fife. That's what I do not like about the SEMA model legislation being proposed to states.

To answer Emmet's question, vehicles with antique plates are subject to the following limitations:


(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for a passenger car, truck, motorcycle, or former military vehicle that;
(1) is at least 25 years old, if the vehicle is a passenger car, truck, or motorcycle;
(2) is a collector's item;
(3) is used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest and is not used for regular transportation; and
(4) does not carry advertising.

This is the way it is in Mi. and when I lived in IL. it was the same 20 years ago

Thanks Gents, I'm pretty sure I'm OK but I will check it out further so there's no surprises. As far as getting caught at the Beauty Parlor in the Fairlane, No Problem

We can also drive them to and from a place for repairs. Which leaves a lot of places to ride to and from

If you are stopped on the highway - - - which is where you most likely will be stopped - - - - ONLY you can tell the Aw-see-fer where you have been or where you are going - - - - "the Defense Rests" Now, please understand that, after saying that, if I ever get a ticket for misuse - - - Y'all will never know about it

Did I mention ours are $30. for 10 years...Who keeps a hot rod 10 years??

Originally Posted by cffisher

Did I mention ours are $30. for 10 years...Who keeps a hot rod 10 years??

I do.
The '47 sedan, the Morris Minor, and the Cobra have all been in our ownership for ten years or more.
The bus; not so long.
We've had actual possession of it since January 2011; but owned it from four months prior.

Originally Posted by MelloYello

FWIW, I have never had to have an inspection sticker on my older rides here in Texas as long as I ran Classic Antique plates.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Are there any restrictions on "Classic Antique" plates in Texas? Like parades only or shows/meets? Sundays only? Here in Mass, anitqe plates have those restrictions and more!

So Emmett which plates do you run on your old iron? Looking at the info Jack posted they offer Antique, Custom, Classic or Street Rod plates, in addition to all of the "normal" varieties for trucks, cars, bikes, etc. There's not a "Classic Antique" category listed, at least not in what's posted here.