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by flintknapper
Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: HB 1068 Support No Front Plates
Replies: 61
Views: 9711

Re: HB 1068 Support No Front Plates

G26ster wrote:I don't know for sure what year Texas went to dual plates. However, if your classic vehicle predates that date, and would only require a rear plate in that year, you may use a YOM (Year of Manufacture) plate. I have one on my '53 MG. Basically, you find a genuine Texas plate, in good condition (found mine on eBay), and take it to the vehicle registration office in your county. They look up the number in a large book, verify it is a genuine TX plate number, and issue you a new registration using that plate. You pay the normal registration fee + $15 additional each year. There are no restrictions on these plates as there are for the "Antique' plates. They are as legal as any modern plate on any TX vehicle.

PS: The reason you have restrictions on the "Antique" plates is that you only pay a small fee, rather than the normal registration fees, so you are in effect saying I don't use this vehicle on a regular basis, and I only use it for shows, parades, etc.
Texas only issued Single Plates in '45-'46, so he's out of luck with his '66 Vette. Its either the single (Antique Plate) and accompanying restrictions, or put two plates on it (to be legal).

I am not arguing...that having no front plate is heavily enforced anywhere, it is not (Farm Plates either).
by flintknapper
Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: HB 1068 Support No Front Plates
Replies: 61
Views: 9711

Re: HB 1068 Support No Front Plates

74novaman wrote:
flintknapper wrote:
"Antique plates are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)
Only one antique plate per vehicle is issued. To apply for the plate, complete the antique application form and bring it or mail it to your local county tax office. The plate cannot be personalized.
"
Time for my slightly off topic rant:

"Farm" plates are supposed to be used for farm specific vehicles, yet I can't tell you the number of times I"ve seen a lifted, spotless 4x4 with chrome wheels parked at starbucks with "farm plates".

My dad is a full time farmer and because he uses his pickup for other things as well, does not have farm plates. Yet city boys whos trucks have never seen a dirt road in their lives sport them all the time.

So considering how many people seem to get away with that, I bet he won't get in much trouble for cruising around town with antique plates on the '66.
His "gamble" I guess.

Don't know what the fine is, but I'll bet its a LOT more than a normal license plate or the (classic plates).
by flintknapper
Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: HB 1068 Support No Front Plates
Replies: 61
Views: 9711

Re: HB 1068 Support No Front Plates

"Capt Roy" wrote:
I never run one on my 66 vette as it is not required for antique vehicles...

Your Vette qualifies as an antique, but unless you purchase the special antique plate, you would be in violation. Also, if you choose an antique plate, there are restrictions as to how you may use the vehicle.

"Antique plates are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)
Only one antique plate per vehicle is issued. To apply for the plate, complete the antique application form and bring it or mail it to your local county tax office. The plate cannot be personalized.
"


I don't run one on my C6 vette because there is no bracket for it and it would look bad.. I hope this passes!!
There may not be a bracket for it, but there should be a spot for a bracket. Vehicles originally shipped to 2 plate states had a bracket supplied to the dealer (ask dealer for it).

In Texas, your C6 is definitely required to sport two plates (one front, one rear).
by flintknapper
Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: HB 1068 Support No Front Plates
Replies: 61
Views: 9711

Re: HB 1068 Support No Front Plates

I'd have to support this too.

I appreciate how a front plate can be "useful" (in some circumstances) for LEO, but when I weigh the benefits of NO front license plate against the occasional usefulness of it for LEO, then I've got to come down on the side of the public with this one.

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