HB 2573

Expands eligibility for permanent antique or special interest vehicle registration by removing requirement that they be “motor vehicles,” and requiring only that they be “vehicles.” Antique vehicles are defined as motor vehicles maintained as collector’s items that are older than half the number of years between the current year and 1900. A special interest vehicle is a “street rod,” or is at least 25 years old, or is sanctioned by an organization that provides recognition of vehicles of special interest. ORS 805.030 specifies that vehicles registered in either category may not be used for general transportation, but only for exhibitions, parades, club activities, and the like. HB 2573 makes non-motorized vehicles like travel trailers eligible for both the antique and special interest registration programs.