Pro-Hobbyist Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill
Introduced in New Jersey
SEMA model legislation (A.B. 2836) that would create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was introduced in the New Jersey Assembly. Introduced by State Assemblymembers Charlotte Vandervalk and Gary Chiusano, A.B. 2836 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948. The bill allows kit cars and replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model year designation the body of the vehicle most closely resembles.
We Urge You to Contact All Members of the Law and Public Safety Committee (List Attached Below) Immediately to Request Their Support for A.B. 2836
- A.B. 2836 provides specific registration/titling classes and license plates for street rods and customs.
- A.B. 2836 only holds street rods and customs to the equipment standards specified by law during the model year listed on the title of the vehicle.
- A.B. 2836 provides that a replica vehicle will be assigned the same model year designation as the production vehicle it most closely resembles.
- A.B. 2836 permits street rods and custom vehicles to display blue dot taillights.
- A.B. 2836 provides that vehicles titled and registered as street rods and custom vehicles may be used for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, etc. and not for general daily transportation.
New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Assemblymember Gordon Johnson - Chair
Phone: 201/541-1118
Email: asmjohnson@njleg.org
Assemblymember Nelson Albano
Phone: 609/465-0700
Email: asmalbano@njleg.org
Assemblymember Jon Bramnick
Phone: 908/232-2073
Email: asmbramnick@njleg.org
Assemblymember Elease Evans
Phone: 973/247-1521
Email: aswevans@njleg.org
Assemblymember David Rible
Phone: 732/974-0400
Email: asmrible@njleg.org
Assemblymember Grace Spencer
Phone: 973/624-1730
Email: aswspencer@njleg.org
Kentucky Legislature Approves Bill to Create Titles for Project Cars
Congratulations! SEMA Action Network-supported legislation to create classic motor vehicle project titles was approved by the Kentucky State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Steve Beshear. The new law applies to vehicles at least 25-years old, not road-worthy, and currently without a title or with a title from another state. Under the law, a classic motor vehicle project title would prohibit the use of vehicles bearing these titles on the highway but, once restored, a regular title could be issued.
Thanks to all of you for contributing to this successful effort!
SEMA Model Custom Vehicle Legislation Signed into Law in Tennessee
A version of SEMA model legislation to create a vehicle registration and titling classification for custom vehicles (including kit cars and replicas) was approved by the Tennessee State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Phil Bredesen. The new law defines a custom-built car as a vehicle that is built for private use and is not constructed by a licensed manufacturer or remanufacturer. Under the law, kit cars and replica vehicles will be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model year designation as the production vehicle it most closely resembles.
In signing the bill into law Governor Bredesen said, “I view this as a responsible, proactive way for enthusiasts to register their vehicles in a safe and controlled manner.”
Congratulations to all of you for contributing to this successful effort!
Old Car Emissions Exemption No Longer Threatened
in 8 California Counties
Congratulations! The California old car hobby convinced California Senate legislators to amend legislation (S.B. 1549) that sought repeal of the state’s current emissions test exemption for pre-1976 vehicles registered by new owners in the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District. The District includes eight counties in California’s Central Valley. Under the original bill, after Jan. 1, 2009, new owners seeking to register a pre-1976 vehicle in these eight counties would have been subject to emissions tests for the life of the vehicle. Under the amendment, the repeal language was removed and the bill instead now requires the DMV to study the state’s special license plate programs and recommend improvements.
Thanks to all of you for contributing to this successful resolution!
Iowa Street Rod and Replica Vehicle Bill Signed Into Law
A version of SEMA model legislation (H.F. 2452) that would create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and replica vehicles was approved by the Iowa State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Chet Culver. H.F. 2452 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 or a vehicle designed to resemble a vehicle manufactured before 1949. The new law defines a replica vehicle as a reproduction of an originally manufactured vehicle with the substitution or addition of parts to update the vehicle for purposes of safety, performance or reliability. The law allows street rods and replica vehicles to be assigned a registration designation bearing the same model year that the body of the vehicle resembles.
Thank you for your efforts on behalf of this new law!
