Senate Bill 320 Summary

• Changes the definition of "antique motor vehicle" to require vehicles be at least 25 years old and meet either a collectible vehicle insurance policy requirement or emissions/mileage verification criteria (maximum 3,000 miles per year and proper pollution control equipment).

• Authorizes antique motor vehicles to be equipped with "blue dot tail lights" (red lamps with blue or purple inserts not exceeding 1 inch diameter) on stop lamps, turn indicators, hazard lamps, and reflectors.

• Exempts vehicles manufactured at least 25 years prior to the current calendar year from periodic motor vehicle emissions testing requirements, clarifying the exemption applies based on actual manufacturing date.

• Prohibits local government zoning ordinances from restricting automotive collectors from engaging in vehicle restoration and repair activities if all vehicles are stored on private property and kept out of public view through inside storage, fencing, or other visual obstruction.

• Establishes definitions for "automotive collector," "ordinary public view," and "parts car" in Indiana Code; effective date July 1, 2010, except zoning provisions effective upon passage.