The bill amends sections 4501.01 and 4503.181 of the Revised Code to expand the definition of "historical motor vehicle" to include high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (humvees) manufactured for military purposes. This change allows for the registration of these vehicles as historical motor vehicles regardless of their age, as long as they are owned solely as collector's items and not used for general transportation. The previous requirement that a historical motor vehicle must be over twenty-five years old has been removed, thereby recognizing the cultural and historical significance of military vehicles.

In addition to redefining "historical motor vehicle," the bill establishes specific provisions for their registration and use. It allows these vehicles to be used solely as collector's items for exhibitions and parades, with limited operation on public roads for maintenance. A reduced license fee of ten dollars is introduced for historical motor vehicles, and requirements for obtaining a historical license plate are outlined, including an affidavit confirming the vehicle's intended use. The bill also provides guidelines for displaying license plates and includes provisions for the transfer of plates upon ownership changes, while repealing existing sections of the Revised Code that are superseded by these new provisions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.01, 4503.181