Section 32-5-77 - Special license for historical cars--Application and fee--Plates as permanent--Use of vehicle restricted--Disposition of fee.
32-5-77. Special license for historical cars--Application and fee--Plates as permanent--Use of vehicle restricted--Disposition of fee. Any person who is a resident of this state and the owner of a motor vehicle which is more than thirty years old at the time of applying for registration of the vehicle, may apply directly to the secretary for a set of license plates to be described as "historical car" license plates in lieu of the application provided for in §§ 32-5-2 and 32-5-3. The plates shall be issued to the applicant instead of the usual license plates after payment of a ten dollar registration fee. The license plates shall be permanent for the life of the vehicle. Any motor vehicle for which historical car license plates have been issued shall only be used for special occasions such as, display, parade, exhibitions, tours, and similar uses. The vehicle may not be used for general transportation but may be driven to and from service stations for fuel and repairs. Fees collected under the provisions of this section shall be credited to the state motor vehicle fund.
Source: SL 1955, ch 190; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.0102-2; SL 1984, ch 30, § 38; SL 1988, ch 243; SL 1989, ch 257, § 74.