I don't think it will ever happen.
Virginia No Front Plate
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Melting Slicks
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Virginia No Front Plate
Fellow Virginians, Senator Normet is the patron on SB519. This Bill will eliminate the required front license plate. This Bill is always tabled when it hits the transportation committee because law enforcement don't want it, thus killing it. Please write your reps and let them know how you feel. Studies have shown a two million dollar savings for the state. If money is as tight as they say, this should be a no brainer.
Corvettes look better with no front plate IMO.
Earl
Corvettes look better with no front plate IMO.
Earl
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That's true! If they want to make money they could also raise the price on personalized tags. It's like $10 a year now right?Or something we all could probably agree with, cut the number of state troopers on the highways and keep them on HOV duty.
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This happened to me too. If you want one of those cheap stickers it will cost you 25 bucks (at least in Arlington anyway). Im givin them 300 bucks for a personal propert tax on the damn thing, you'd think they could send me a 5 cent sticker.
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^ +1
I can deal with the tag but the personal property taxes are bullsh!t!! I stopped buying those ****ing county stickers until I get pulled for it. "The man" is a blood sucking bastard in Virginia.. and for what? They claim they're broke as ****, shutting down all the rest stops and taking funding out of school districts that need it most. Just a couple examples on a subject that I could type on for hours. I'll never understand.
I can deal with the tag but the personal property taxes are bullsh!t!! I stopped buying those ****ing county stickers until I get pulled for it. "The man" is a blood sucking bastard in Virginia.. and for what? They claim they're broke as ****, shutting down all the rest stops and taking funding out of school districts that need it most. Just a couple examples on a subject that I could type on for hours. I'll never understand.
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^ +1
I can deal with the tag but the personal property taxes are bullsh!t!! I stopped buying those ****ing county stickers until I get pulled for it. "The man" is a blood sucking bastard in Virginia.. and for what? They claim they're broke as ****, shutting down all the rest stops and taking funding out of school districts that need it most. Just a couple examples on a subject that I could type on for hours. I'll never understand.
I can deal with the tag but the personal property taxes are bullsh!t!! I stopped buying those ****ing county stickers until I get pulled for it. "The man" is a blood sucking bastard in Virginia.. and for what? They claim they're broke as ****, shutting down all the rest stops and taking funding out of school districts that need it most. Just a couple examples on a subject that I could type on for hours. I'll never understand.
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No, I know that. I've been pulled before and if they notice it they give you one of those tickets that get dismissed as long as you get one. So I just end up biting the bullet and buying one just to bring to court to get it dropped.
Communist state!!
Communist state!!
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Melting Slicks
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Plates not Taxes
Although your thoughts about personal taxes are appreciated, this thread is about taking some action. At the end of the day license plates are just another tax. In as much as we can't do anything about the tax, we can try to convince the lawmakers they can have part of that tax levy for other projects. With the State being cash strapped we will never get a better chance to rid ourselves of that awful front plate.
Soooo come on fellow Vetters get the lead out and let your reps know your feelings.
Earl
Soooo come on fellow Vetters get the lead out and let your reps know your feelings.
Earl
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Trouble
Thanks TheDingo
Got a personal letter from Senator Normet today thanking me for my letter. He has a lot of clout so let him know.
Ok Now we got HB 462 which bans aftermarket exhaust. Need to let them know about that also. There is a thread over in the C6 section about this.
Thanks
Earl
Got a personal letter from Senator Normet today thanking me for my letter. He has a lot of clout so let him know.
Ok Now we got HB 462 which bans aftermarket exhaust. Need to let them know about that also. There is a thread over in the C6 section about this.
Thanks
Earl
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SB 519 License plates; provides for issuance of only one plate for all registered vehicles.
01/21/10 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (13-Y 2-N)
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YEAS--Miller, Y.B., Houck, Marsh, Watkins, Puckett, Blevins, Deeds, McDougle, Ticer, Smith, Miller, J.C., Marsden, McWaters--13.
NAYS--Newman, Wagner--2.
ABSTENTIONS--0.
Got 2 votes this time...........
Ran into strong opposition from the State Police, Sheriffs Assoc, Petroleum Distributors and of course manufacturers..again
01/21/10 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (13-Y 2-N)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YEAS--Miller, Y.B., Houck, Marsh, Watkins, Puckett, Blevins, Deeds, McDougle, Ticer, Smith, Miller, J.C., Marsden, McWaters--13.
NAYS--Newman, Wagner--2.
ABSTENTIONS--0.
Got 2 votes this time...........
Ran into strong opposition from the State Police, Sheriffs Assoc, Petroleum Distributors and of course manufacturers..again