Legislation (H.B. 688) to exempt vehicles more than 25-years old from the state's annual emissions inspection and maintenance program was passed by the Tennessee House and Senate. To qualify for the exemption, these vehicles must be registered as "antique motor vehicles." The bill now moves to Governor Bill Haslam for his signature and enactment into law.
We Urge You to Contact Governor Bill Haslam (Contact Info Below) Immediately to Request His Support for H.B. 688
* Existing law only exempts vehicles manufactured before the 1975 model year from emissions inspection. Currently, annual emissions inspections must be passed prior to registration and renewal in the counties of Hamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson and in the city of Memphis.
* Existing law defines an antique vehicles as a motor vehicle over 25-years old with a non-modified engine and body that is used for club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, and similar uses as a collector's item; on the highways for the purpose of selling, testing the operation of, or obtaining repairs or maintenance; and for general transportation on Saturday and Sunday.
* H.B. 688 provides for a rolling emissions inspection exemption that would exempt qualifying vehicles upon enactment and would pick up an additional model year for each year the law is in effect.
* H.B. 688 acknowledges the relatively minimal environmental impact of older vehicles, such as the antique cars targeted for this exemption.
* H.B. 688 recognizes that such vehicles constitute a small portion of the vehicle fleet and are well-maintained and infrequently operated.
DON'T DELAY! Please contact Governor Bill Haslam immediately by phone or e-mail to request his support for H.B. 688.
Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org. Also, please forward this Alert to your fellow car enthusiasts. Urge them to join the SAN and help defend the hobby! Thank you for your assistance.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam
Phone: 615/741-2001
Email: bill.haslam@tn.gov