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SB 198

License plates; creates plates for collector motor vehicles, penalty.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Diggs and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia creates a new collector vehicle license plate category with specified penalties for misuse, aiming to regulate specialty vehicles while potentially affecting state registration revenue.

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Bill Summary · SB 198

Legislative bill overview

SB 198 establishes a new license plate category in Virginia specifically for collector motor vehicles, with associated penalties for misuse or violations. The bill defines eligibility criteria for vehicles to qualify as "collector" vehicles and creates enforcement mechanisms to prevent abuse of the designation.

Why is this important

Collector vehicle plates often come with reduced registration fees and driving restrictions, affecting tax revenue and road use regulations. The bill addresses a gap in Virginia law by formally recognizing collector vehicles as a distinct category, which could impact both hobbyists and state finances depending on how broadly "collector" is defined.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and eligibility criteria - What qualifies as a "collector vehicle" is crucial; too broad and it undermines revenue, too narrow and it frustrates legitimate collectors
  • Driving restrictions vs. practical use - Collector plates typically limit annual mileage or use; determining reasonable limits affects both enthusiasts and enforcement
  • Revenue implications - The fiscal impact depends on how many vehicles would shift to lower collector plate fees, which Finance and Appropriations committees scrutinized (evidenced by the 11-4 continuation vote)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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