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Minnesota Bill to Curb Weekday Use of Classic Cars Stalls for 2026

The sponsor says the measure sought to expand weekend driving for cars with collector plates.

Overview

  • HF 3865 has not received a hearing and will not move forward in 2026, so current rules for classic and collector plates remain in place.
  • The proposal would limit use to club events, parades, tours or similar activities and allow driving only from sunrise to sunset on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • The changes would cover vehicles with collector, classic, pioneer, street rod, certain military plates and some vintage motorcycles under Minnesota’s plate programs.
  • Rep. Meg Luger-Nikolai says she intended to add daylight weekend freedom for vehicles that already cannot be used for general transportation under a signed affidavit.
  • Car clubs call the language vague and too restrictive for maintenance or casual drives, and any future effort would still need committee action, full votes and Governor Tim Walz’s signature.