State-wide new law for collector plates

[60wag]

I just don't know where the state gets off on telling me how to manage my collectors plates

 

[PabloCruise]

I am really starting to get pissed about registration changes.

Glad I put the '74 Pig and '78 40 into collector plates before the June rate increasse...

 

[PabloCruise]

I just don't know where the state gets off on telling me how to manage my collectors plates

That Worf plate is the bomb!!!

 

[Hulk]

...how many vehicles were qualifying for cheap plates via the old collector program and determined how much additional revenue the state can generate if they require regular plates to be purchased each year.

Collector plates aren't any cheaper. You just pay all 5 years at once, rather than every year.

 

[PabloCruise]

Just got this email from the Boulder County Clerk. Folks with cars and trucks built between 1976 and 1984 that previously qualified for collector plates will now have to renew their registration and pass emissions every year. Cars and trucks that already have the plates are grandfathered in...phew...


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2009

Contact: Jessie Cornelius, Boulder County Clerk & Recorder Communications Specialist, 303-413-7766

Collector vehicles are now defined as model years 1975 and older

(Boulder County, Colo.) - A new state law that becomes effective on September 1, will require vehicles to have a model year of 1975 and older in order to be eligible to register for a “Collector Vehicle” license plate. Collector vehicles were previously defined as those 25 years and older.

Vehicles with a model year of 1976 and newer that already display “Collector Vehicle” license plates will be allowed to maintain their plate status as long as the registration is renewed on time. If the registration expires on models 1976 and newer, the vehicles will be required to pass an emissions test and will be registered with standard license plates. Additionally, if a vehicle with a model year of 1976 and newer is sold to a new owner, it will no longer qualify for the “Collector Vehicle” license plate.

The Boulder County Motor Vehicle Division has sent letters to vehicle owners who could be immediately impacted by the new law. Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed Senate Bill 09-003 into law on June 1, which changed the definition of collector vehicles.



If you have any questions, please contact the Motor Vehicle Division at 303-413-7710 or email motorvehicle@bouldercounty.org.

-END-

Greetings from the north.

I am not going to be all that surprised if I get the same letter from Larimer County soon. I am up in Feb 2012. Sounds better than sending us all back for emissions tests tho.

I wonder what they will do regarding e-testing and collector plates up here?

 

[Jacket]

It's a state law, so Larimer County will have the same requirements.

 

[PabloCruise]

It's a state law, so Larimer County will have the same requirements.

Does that mean pushing collector plate rigs into e-testing?

 

[ElliottB]

Um, how did I just run across this?!

So basically in the state of CO any vehicle built since 1974 will have to have emissions tested every year? Even if it's registered in El Paso Co? Crikey. I wonder if there is anyone way to lean out a desmogged 2F carb to pass emissions.

 

[jettaglxdriver]

The testing still only applies in counties doing the testing now. It just means the new vehicles with collectors place under the new definition of collectors vehicle has to get tested annually. The ones who have it are grandfathered. The non emissions test counties don't have to start testing you just cannot get collectors plates on your 60 there only regular.

 

[ElliottB]

Ohhh I see. Well I guess I'm safe then. I did want collector plates though.

 

[treerootCO]

Effective: September 1, 2009:

Vehicles 1975 or older can apply for collectors plates at DMV
One (1) Tail-pipe emissions test is not required
Registration is done every 5 years
If ownership changes: emissions test is not required if new owner applies for collectors plates at DMV
But if new owner applies for regular plates, emissions test & registration is required every year.

"Grandfathered" Collector Vehicles:
1976 to 1984 vehicles registered as collector vehicles before September 1 2009 If owner does not register vehicle before end of grace period, collector plates are no longer valid; therefore, owner must get the appropriate emissions test and will receive regular plates

If ownership changes:
Vehicle cannot be automatically registered as collector vehicle; must comply with emissions standards.
1984 to 1982 dyne test - 1981 & older tail-pipe test - 1975 & older no test (see above definition)