It is a Custom Vehicle - "or was manufactured
to resemble a vehicle that is 25 years old or older and of a model year
after 1948;"
Senate Bill 124 was used
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/laws...h_2007-165.pdf
CHAPTER 2007-165
Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 124
An act relating to motor vehicles; amending s. 320.0863, F.S.; providing
definitions; providing for the registration of custom vehicles and
street rods; providing registration and equipment requirements for
such vehicles; exempting such vehicles from certain equipment and
inspection requirements; providing an effective date.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
Section 1. Section 320.0863, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
(Substantial rewording of section. See
s. 320.0863, F.S., for present text.)
320.0863 Custom vehicles and street rods; registration and license
plates.—
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Blue dot tail light” means a red lamp that contains a blue or purple
insert that is not more than one inch in diameter and is installed in the rear
of a motor vehicle.
(b) “Custom vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:
1. Is 25 years old or older and of a model year after 1948 or was manufactured
to resemble a vehicle that is 25 years old or older and of a model year
after 1948; and
2. Has been altered from the manufacturer’s original design or has a
body constructed from nonoriginal materials.
(c) “Street rod” means a motor vehicle that:
1. Is of a model year of 1948 or older or was manufactured after 1948 to
resemble a vehicle of a model year of 1948 or older; and
2. Has been altered from the manufacturer’s original design or has a
body constructed from nonoriginal materials.
(2) The model year and year of manufacture which the body of a custom
vehicle or street rod resembles is the model year and year of manufacture
listed on the certificate of title, regardless of when the vehicle was actually
manufactured.
(3) To register a street rod or custom vehicle, the owner shall apply to the
department by submitting a completed application form and providing:
(a) The license tax prescribed by s. 320.08(2)(a) and a processing fee of
$3;
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(b) A written statement that the vehicle will not be used for general daily
transportation but will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions,
club activities, parades, tours, or other functions of public interest and
similar uses; and
(c) A written statement that the vehicle meets state equipment and
safety requirements for motor vehicles. However, the vehicle must meet only
the requirements that were in effect in this state as a condition of sale in
the year listed as the model year on the certificate of title.
(4) The registration numbers and special license plates assigned to such
vehicles shall run in a separate series, commencing with “Custom Vehicle
1” or “Street Rod 1,” respectively, and the plates shall be of a distinguishing
color and design.
(5)(a) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any law or
local ordinance that requires periodic vehicle inspections or the use and
inspection of emission controls.
(b) Such vehicle may also be equipped with blue dot tail lights for stop
lamps, rear turning indicator lamps, rear hazard lamps, and rear reflectors.
Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2007.
Approved by the Governor June 19, 2007.
Filed in Office Secretary of State June 19, 2007.
Ch. 2007-165 LAWS OF FLORIDA Ch. 2007-165