Vintage Vehicle

 

Sponsoring Organization:	N/A
Code Section:	Section 40-12-290
Primary Tag Type(s):	VQ (Pre-numbered)
Secondary Tag Type (s):	N/A

 

Who may purchase license plates in this category?  All residents of Alabama who are vintage vehicle owners and will use the vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Section 40-12-290.

 

Is there any documentation required to be presented by the registrant prior to purchasing this plate? No

 

What registration fees are associated with the purchase of this license plate? $10.00

 

May the plates be personalized?  No

 

Additional fees:  N/A

 

How often are the additional fees paid?  N/A

 

Are plates in this category transferable?  If so, to whom?  "Vintage vehicle" license plates shall remain with the vehicle when sold or otherwise disposed of, and the new owner shall transfer the registration into his or her name in accordance with the provisions of Sections 40-12-260 and 40-12-261, if the vehicle will be operated in accordance with this section, and, if not, standard license plates shall be obtained.

 

What type of vehicles may this plate be displayed upon?  A "vintage vehicle" is: (i) a private passenger automobile, truck or truck tractor which weighs not more than 26,000 pounds gross weight, motorcycle, or fire truck, (ii) over 30 years old, (iii) operated as a collector's item, including participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and not used for general transportation purposes, (iv) a vehicle having the original or substantially similar vehicle body, chassis, engine, and transmission as designated for that make, model, year, and age vehicle.

 

How are the net proceeds from the purchase of this plate distributed? N/A

 

How often does the license plate design change? Permanent design.