Vintage License Plates in Connecticut
03-30-2007, 07:29 AM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Vintage License Plates in Connecticut
Can any CT form members tell me how the law works with regard to vintage plates? I am thinking about using the older plates to get the true retro look on my 72. Thanks! Mick
03-30-2007, 11:23 AM
#2
Melting Slicks
I was actually looking at this today.... from www.dmvct.org
Year of Manufacture Plates
According to Connecticut State Law, Title 14 Sec. 14-20 the owner of an antique, rare, or special interest vehicle may be authorized to display the "original" issued license plate that corresponds with the year of manufacture of said vehicle.
In order to qualify for the display of the Year of Manufacture (YOM) plate, registrants must have the original plate or plates in their possession with the plates corresponding to the year of manufacture of the vehicle on which they are to be used.
In order to be given authorization for the display of the YOM plate, the following criteria must be met:
The vehicle must be currently registered with the Early American (Antique) plates.
An Application to Display Year of Original Manufacture Marker Plates (form B-320) must be completed. Applications can be obtained at any DMV full-service office or by contacting the DMV Phone Center.
- There are no fees associated with the Application to Display Year of Original Manufacture plates.
Applications to Display Year of Original Manufacture plates must be brought to a DMV full-service office for approval.
Once the application has been approved and the license plates are being displayed, the following guidelines must be met:
Registration of the Early American (Antique) plates must be maintained.
Early American plates must be kept in the vehicle while the YOM plates are being displayed.
The Early American plate registration document and the Application to Display Year of Original Manufacture Plates (form B-320) must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
Year of Manufacture Plates
According to Connecticut State Law, Title 14 Sec. 14-20 the owner of an antique, rare, or special interest vehicle may be authorized to display the "original" issued license plate that corresponds with the year of manufacture of said vehicle.
In order to qualify for the display of the Year of Manufacture (YOM) plate, registrants must have the original plate or plates in their possession with the plates corresponding to the year of manufacture of the vehicle on which they are to be used.
In order to be given authorization for the display of the YOM plate, the following criteria must be met:
The vehicle must be currently registered with the Early American (Antique) plates.
An Application to Display Year of Original Manufacture Marker Plates (form B-320) must be completed. Applications can be obtained at any DMV full-service office or by contacting the DMV Phone Center.
- There are no fees associated with the Application to Display Year of Original Manufacture plates.
Applications to Display Year of Original Manufacture plates must be brought to a DMV full-service office for approval.
Once the application has been approved and the license plates are being displayed, the following guidelines must be met:
Registration of the Early American (Antique) plates must be maintained.
Early American plates must be kept in the vehicle while the YOM plates are being displayed.
The Early American plate registration document and the Application to Display Year of Original Manufacture Plates (form B-320) must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
03-30-2007, 12:44 PM
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
So does that mean that I can use any 1972 plate or do I have to have the plate continously on the car since 1972 (ala the CA "black Plate" rule)? My thought was that I could buy a 1972 plate and register it with that.
03-30-2007, 01:01 PM
#4
Tech Contributor
You're looking for the old blue with white letter plates?
Joe I didn't realize they did that here . I have the antique plates and may still have the old blues in the garage.
Joe I didn't realize they did that here . I have the antique plates and may still have the old blues in the garage.
03-30-2007, 01:09 PM
#5
Melting Slicks
This is a bit confusing... I think you can display your early YOM tag on the back of the car as long as you keep your Early American tags IN the car with you.
I think this is just a permit to run vintage tags under your current Early American registration.
If thats the case, I'd love to dig up some plates from 1970.
I think this is just a permit to run vintage tags under your current Early American registration.
If thats the case, I'd love to dig up some plates from 1970.
03-30-2007, 06:49 PM
#6
Tech Contributor
I don't know if the 70 plates were dated coded. I think they were the blue/white and we just installed the stickers every 2 years.
03-30-2007, 07:15 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
03-30-2007, 07:28 PM
#8
Tech Contributor
HA funny guy! I didn't start driving till '75 but I don't recall the date plates on any of our cars in the late 60's or 70's? I have to ask some of the OLDER old timers!
