Senate Bill No. 120 - Summary

• Changes the definition of "antique motor vehicle" to require being at least 25 years old and meeting either collectible insurance coverage requirements OR having driven no more than 3,000 miles per year with federally required pollution control equipment in place.

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

• Exempts vehicles manufactured at least 25 years prior to January 1 of the current year from periodic motor vehicle emissions testing requirements without condition.

• Prohibits local governments from adopting zoning ordinances or land use regulations that prohibit automotive collectors from engaging in vehicle restoration activities, provided all vehicles are kept on private property and out of ordinary public view.

• Declares an emergency for passage of the act with an effective date of July 1, 2011 (except zoning provisions which are effective immediately upon passage).