Originally, classic license plates required owners to prove vehicles were at least 25 years old and driven less than 5,000 miles a year, granting them an exception from periodic smog inspections. Because of the lax standards, many people took advantage of the program, qualifying vehicles intended for other purposes other than showing at car shows. The state legislature took notice and added a classic vehicle insurance requirement to ensure that the policy primarily serves the historic preservation of classic vehicles. This was done back in 2021 through bill AB349. This also meant thousands of vehicles would need to renew their registration and pass smog tests again. Clark County, seeing the consequences of this policy change, stepped in to help transition vehicle owners back into regular registration by providing residents with financial assistance through our program.