Classics, barks and the Public Road

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When should a car be insured and where does your classic car's suspension apply? The concept of "the public highway" appears to be just as elastic as the promises of politicians. So be careful where you store your classic this winter!

The APV of a municipality generally matches the definition of "road" with its definition in the Road Traffic Act 1994. That follows from Article 1.1 of that APV. The meaning is the "public road": roads and paths (including parking places) that are open to public traffic, including their sides, etc. The concept of "public road" is explained very broadly in case law. Even beaches and tank tracks on the moor have been declared "public roads" by the court.

So if your classic with license plate whose validity has been suspended is parked on the beach of Ameland, you can still get a ticket! Roads (including parking spaces) must be very exclusively accessible - even physically - for those who have something to look for at a particular moment, if they do not want to be considered a public road. Consider, for example, closed industrial sites with a special access system and where no strangers can come outside of opening hours. For the question of whether a road is public or not, it is not even relevant who owns it.

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  1. Many owners of a car of 15 years and older are not aware that there is a special event arrangement. If your car is suspended, you can register for this scheme.
    It is then possible, at least during events recognized by the Tax Authorities, to drive for a few days without lifting the suspension of the car. You do not have to pay tax and the car does not have to be APK inspected. Conditions are attached to the scheme: the organizer must have registered the event with the tax authorities at least two months in advance. In addition, you may participate in a maximum of four such events and the number of days per calendar year is a maximum of six. Obviously, the car must be insured and only be used for the event. By the way, speaking of insurance: contact the KNAC before the event. Look for http://www.belastingdienst.nl

    The answer is yes. Your association (Chamber of Commerce registered) must submit the application on time! So there will NOT be a fine if you follow the rules.

  2. Do not forget that if it is not suspended and not MOT tested, you will automatically receive the ticket at home and then you have to prove that you do not drive it and for that € 22, it is not worth me.

  3. ok, simple question. I have a car in my name. at the end of Nov I will transfer it to the name of my girlfriend / father / dog… .. he opts to pay in full MRB for 3 months. after these months (where you are normally suspended / not allowed on the road) you write it back and choose the old-timer scheme / quarter rate again ... .. is that possible ... .. I do not read anywhere that it is not possible

  4. I have two questions about suspended cars for the editor.

    At an event held by a club, members with a suspended car can participate if they are registered somewhere, WHERE IS THIS that you can report ?????

    It would also be the case that suspended vehicles would be allowed to drive abroad,
    provided that they are of course insured.

    Greetings Ad

    • An event organizer can request an event arrangement, you can also drive there with a suspended car, an insurance policy must be taken out for this.

      No, that is definitely not allowed. If your car is suspended here, it is no longer allowed on public roads and is therefore not allowed to drive abroad. Unless someone has other information?

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