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VIRP 21.120: Historical Vehicle and Horseless Carriage License Plates (VC §5004)

Special Plates

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 21.120 (Historical Vehicle and Horseless Carriage License Plates (VC §5004)) covers permanent special identification plates may be issued to vehicles of historic value and interest. Vehicles assigned Horseless Carriage or Historical Vehicle License Plates are limited to operation or movement over the highway primarily for the purpose of…. Part of Special Plates. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Permanent special identification plates may be issued to vehicles of historic value and interest.
  • Vehicles assigned Horseless Carriage or Historical Vehicle License Plates are limited to operation or movement over the highway primarily for the purpose of….
  • Historical Vehicle and Horseless Carriage License Plates are not available as personalized plates.(R&TC §10753.5) Horseless Carriage License Plates are issued….
  • Manufactured in 1922 or before.
  • Historical Vehicle License Plates are issued to motor vehicles or trailers that are: Manufactured after 1922.

Important Facts

Manual section
21.120
Chapter
Special Plates
Manual text
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