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VIRP 21.260: Year of Manufacture (YOM) License Plates (VC §§5004.1, 4463, 4463.5, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 13, Article 3.3, §§205.00-205.14)

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Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 21.260 (Year of Manufacture (YOM) License Plates (VC §§5004.1, 4463, 4463.5, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 13, Article 3.3, §§205.00-205.14)) covers yOM License Plates are officially manufactured California license plates issued in: — 1969 or prior, for autos, trailers, and motorcycles, and— 1972 or prior,. In lieu of the license plates otherwise required for the vehicle, YOM license plates may be assigned to any currently registered: — 1969 or older year model…. Part of Special Plates. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • YOM License Plates are officially manufactured California license plates issued in: — 1969 or prior, for autos, trailers, and motorcycles, and— 1972 or prior,….
  • In lieu of the license plates otherwise required for the vehicle, YOM license plates may be assigned to any currently registered: — 1969 or older year model….
  • DMV must determine that the YOM license plates are legible and serviceable prior to assignment to a vehicle.
  • Vehicles with YOM license plates: — Have full operating privileges.— Are not restricted to participation in historical vehicle activities.
  • Replica vehicles, such as specially constructed vehicles (SPCNS) and Kit cars (for example, a replica of a 1928 Duesenberg Model J)) do not qualify for YOM….

Important Facts

Manual section
21.260
Chapter
Special Plates
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VIRP 21.260: Year of Manufacture (YOM) License Plates (VC §§5004.1, 4463, 4463.5, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 13, Article 3.3, §§205.00-205.14) | California DMV Registration Manual – Tags Clinic