Actually, I've never been hasseled with my Virginia antique plates. However, this time I was required to show that I own another vehicle as my primary mode of transportation. In other words, I could not own just ONE vehicle in the state of Va. with antique plates. this presented a problem for me since my "other" vehicle is my company car, which I do not "own". Luckily, I remembered my 17 yr old daughter's New Beetle, which does happen to be registered in my name. Jeff

Jeff Stewart

----- "mordo" <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

Yeah, I've thought of that possibility. I figure "occasional transportation"
is exactly what I use my Vanagon for. Plus, being in the brotherhood of
Vanagoners, our club activities include camping and similar use. It's hard
to imagine that being a priority for any law enforcement official. I was
more concerned about the insurer but the policy stipulates less than 7,500
miles annually.

We'll see how it goes.

On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 8:57 PM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:

> Hi Mordo,
>
> That's good news. The fine print would rule that out for me:
>
> I/We, certify under oath that the vehicle will only be maintained for
>> use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional
>> transportation and similar uses.
>>
>> I/We further certify that this vehicle will not be used for general
>> daily transportation or primarily for the transportation of
>> passengers or property on highways.
>>
>
>
> My Vanagon needs to be able to do "All of the above". I dunno about MD but
> I do know some VW owners in VA who have been hassled when heading to or from
> a campout in their "Historic Vehicle" plated buses... Sure, they can beat it
> in court but it's still annoying to have to deal with it.
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario Canada
> 197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap)
> 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
> www.pottsfamily.ca
>
> BUSES OF THE CORN - AUGUST 12-14th, 2011
> www.busesofthecorn.ca
>
>
>
>
> On 11/23/2010 8:18 PM, mordo wrote:
>
>> Volks,
>>
>> I'm pleased to say that I've found a permanent solution to the
>> challenge of passing Maryland emissions. My 1990 is now registered
>> historic and is thus exempt from emissions testing.
>>
>> My insurance premium when down 60% as well.
>>
>> Happy days!
>>
>> -- mordo 1990 Carat
>>
>>
>
> --
>

--
mordo
1990 Carat