Vehicles that were first put on the road at least 30 years ago, correspond as far as possible to their original condition, are in a good state of preservation and are used to maintain the vehicle's cultural heritage.
Use as H license plate or red classic car license plate
H license plate
Expert opinion
Vehicle with valid type approval:
Expert opinion in accordance with Section 23 of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and an inspection to the extent of a general inspection (Section 29 StVZO)
Vehicle without valid type approval:
Expert opinion according to §§ 21 and 23 StVZO
Use of the vehicle
Unrestricted use
License plate number
Identification letter "H" added to license plate and registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
More than seven digits (letters and numbers) are not permitted on the license plate
Notes
Regular main inspection obligation
Combination of H license plate and seasonal license plate possible
Fees
from €27.60
plus fees for technical report
plus price for license plates
Red classic car license plate
Expert opinion
Expert opinion in accordance with § 23 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and an inspection to the extent of a main inspection (§ 29 StVZO)
Use
Restricted use only for:
- Participation in events that serve the presentation of vintage vehicles and the preservation of motor vehicle cultural assets
- Arrivals at and departures from such events
- Test drives, transfer journeys and journeys for the purpose of vehicle maintenance and repair
License plate number
Identification number consisting of digits only, starting with "07"
Notes
The owner is responsible for the vehicle's condition in accordance with the regulations
Combination with seasonal license plates is not possible
Fees
110.00 €
plus fees for technical report
plus price for license plates
