The bill amends the Revised Code to establish specific requirements for the registration, titling, and use of replica motor vehicles in Ohio. It introduces new definitions for "replica motor vehicles," which are vehicles designed to replicate those that are at least twenty-five years old, and outlines that these vehicles cannot be used for general transportation but may be operated for specific activities such as exhibitions and club events. The bill also sets forth a registration process that includes a ten-dollar license fee and mandates owners to submit an affidavit regarding the vehicle's intended use and safety inspection. Additionally, it requires a certificate of title for replica vehicles, which must be inspected by the state highway patrol and include a notation indicating the vehicle is a replica.

Moreover, the bill includes provisions that ensure historical and replica motor vehicles are exempt from certain modern equipment requirements and emissions regulations. It mandates clerks of court to include specific notations on new titles based on prior registrations, particularly if the previous title indicated "REPLICA." The legislation also repeals conflicting sections of the Revised Code and clarifies the responsibilities of clerks in issuing titles and maintaining records. These changes aim to enhance safety and compliance within Ohio's vehicle registration system, with the new regulations set to take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.01, 4505.08, 4513.071, 4513.38, 4513.41