Re: Antique or special registration plate laws in other states

Posted by BH On 2009/8/7 9:51:52

Eric -

The pix and the extra step and paperwork are ONLY required for special cases like antique or classic registration.

Registration for a daily driver only requires proof of ownership and insurance, and you can get a temp tag on johnny-on-the-spot to drive away with until the permanent tag arrives in your mailbox. Annual state safety and emission inspections are separate issues.

In view of the terrible condition of many vehicles that I've seen rolling across the the roads of NE OH, where no such inspection exists, an annual safety inspection for daily drivers in PA does have some merit, but emission tests are a joke. Not surprisingly, used vehicles with a current inspection sticker on PA lots tend command higher resale value than vehicles on lots across the state line.

Meanwhile, you might be interested to know that annual registration fees for daily drivers in some states are based as a percentage of their value. In some states, vehicle values are determined by the state, NOT the market or the owner/buyer.

So, enjoy the low cost of vehicle ownership in Kansas. PA is a lousy place to try and make a living, but I enjoy life in a somewhat rural area, within reasonable proximity to services you can only find in cities like Pittsburgh and Cleveland.