As part of Malta’s ongoing transport reform, the government has announced a major update to the rules around vintage vehicles — and it’s one classic car owners will want to pay close attention to.
Currently, vehicles classified as vintage must be at least 30 years old. Under the new Vintage Vehicle Reform, this limit will increase to 35 years.
The measure will also tighten standards to ensure that only cars kept in proper vintage condition will qualify to be maintained as vintage vehicles.
The goal is to ensure that Malta’s vintage vehicle community remains authentic and well-preserved, focusing on quality restoration and care — not simply age.
This new measure is the latest addition to a growing list of government initiatives aimed at transforming how Malta moves. Other recently announced transport incentives include:
A €25,000 grant for drivers who surrender their car and licence for five years
A €6,000 scheme for 17-year-olds who delay getting a car licence and stick to scooters
The Scooter Shift Grant offering €6,000 to adults who give up their car for a scooter
Up to €2,500 in motorcycle grants, including extra bonuses for scrapping old vehicles
An expansion of carpooling spaces at the University of Malta, with stricter ride-share rules
Minister Chris Bonett thanked all stakeholders involved in the ongoing consultation process and said the aim is not to enforce, but to encourage:
“We don’t want to force people, but we want to convince them to join us and help beat traffic through voluntary, practical choices.”
He also stressed the importance of every life on the road, adding that safety remains a key priority — even as Malta was recently ranked as having the second safest roads in Europe.
Some of these measures are expected to roll out as early as next month, with all set to be in place within 18 months.
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