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Collector plateCollector plates are special licence plates that show your vehicle is a real classic-while letting you save money on insurance too.

With collector plates and insurance, you can take your collector vehicle out for pleasure drives and go to car club events. However, strict driving restrictions apply.

You can get collector plates for qualifying:


Does my vehicle qualify?

Vehicle age

To qualify for collector plates, your vehicle must be:

Your vehicle must also be:


Note: It is important that your vehicle's components and condition be consistent with the manufacturer's original specifications. However, ICBC may allow some exceptions. Examples include safety improvements and adding after-market parts of the same era as the vehicle.

See list of approved accessories and parts for collector vehicles



How do I get collector plates?

Here's how to apply:

  1. Fill out an application form (PDF)* to have ICBC designate your vehicle a “collector vehicle.” Forms are also available from Autoplan brokers.
  2. Photograph your vehicle, following the instructions on the application form.
  3. Take the completed application and photos to an Autoplan broker or mail them to ICBC (see application form for details).
  4. ICBC will review the application. If your vehicle qualifies, the approved application will be sent back to you. Typically, the review and processing takes about three weeks.
  5. After receiving your approved application, contact your broker to order your plates. They will be ready for pick-up in about four working days. Call first to ensure they have arrived.

AirCareNote: If you live in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley, you must pass an AirCare emissions test. (The vehicle doesn't have to be tested every year, but will have to pass the AirCare test again if it is sold.)

Insuring your collector vehicle

Once your vehicle has collector status, you can get collector plates and insurance.

Lower insurance premium

To qualify for a lower insurance premium on a collector vehicle, you must have either:

Not operating another vehicle?

You may still qualify for collector plates. However, the collector vehicle would have to be insured in a pleasure use rate class [definition] instead of a collector rate class. As a result, it wouldn't qualify for the lower, collector vehicle insurance premium.

Extra insurance coverage

You will probably want to protect your collector car by purchasing ICBC optional insurance coverage: Collision, Comprehensive or Specified Perils. If you do so, you are also eligible to purchase ICBC's Agreed Value Policy. This is a great way to guarantee your vehicle's value in the event of a total loss [definition] claim (that is, a write-off).

What are the driving restrictions?

Pleasure use only

Vehicles with collector plates are restricted to pleasure use only.

For most vehicles, insuring for pleasure use usually extends the insurance coverage for occasional travel to work or school. With collector vehicles, however, you may never drive to work or school.

Important: Using a vehicle with collector plates for reasons other than “pleasure use” risks invalidating your vehicle licence and insurance.

No headlights or reflectors?

If your vehicle doesn't have the lights and reflectors required by the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, you may not drive it between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.