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Single License Plate Bill Introduced in Maryland; Hobbyists Asked to Testify

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Single License Plate Bill Introduced in Maryland; Hobbyists Asked to Testify in Support at Feb. 22 Committee Hearing

Legislation (H.B. 513) that would only require the issuance and attachment of a single license plate on all Maryland vehicle classes will be considered by the House Environmental Matters Committee on Tues., Feb. 22. The bill sponsor, Delegate Donald Elliott, has asked us to help identify vehicle hobbyists who would be interested in testifying in support of the bill.

Those willing to testify in person must arrive at Delegate Elliott’s office by 11:45a.m. on Feb. 22 in order to sign in by the noon deadline.

Del. Elliott’s Office:
Room 311, Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Those intending to send written testimony should e-mail it to Delegate Donald Elliott at Donald.Elliott@house.state.md.us by February 21. Testimony may also be faxed to: 410/841-3349 or mailed to the address above.

Any questions may be directed to Legislative Aide Laurel Schmuck at 410/841-3118.
 
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#4 ·
But front plates have been around Way before Redlight cameras.

And only having rear plates doesn't seem to affect repos much in states that don't have front plates.

Hey, if the gov says it works.. :)
 
#9 ·
It's commie land, you won't make any headway unless you are greasing the right palms. This is not a battle you can win in MD. They are quite happy having their ugly plate on the front of all cars and that will be here forever.

It's not that I don't believe in change happening, it's just that you need to choose your battles. This is a non-starter.


Michael Means
 
#11 ·
They don't care about my opinion, I only pay taxes. I do not contribute more than necessary to their political campaigns and therefore not worth their effort.

I assure you I am not the one with my head in the sand, or land of milk and honey. I would honestly like to believe the MD statehouse is for the people but it's for the DNC and Labor Unions. I pay an exhaust tax every two years to keep these state employees on the payroll so they can contribute to the campaigns of those that got them the job through the tax.


Michael Means
 
#18 ·
I support two plates. Helps solve more crimes. Rather see a State front plate than some silly vanity plate bought at the mall.

Gas drive off's, cause higher cost at the pumps, yet with a front LP odds are better the clerk or camera will catch the LP.

Hit and Runs, some times the front bumper with LP is left on scene or the imprint of the LP is left on the other vehicle.

Drunk drivers and drive by shooters are easyer to ID when more people get the correct LP.
 
#19 ·
Some of the more valid points I have seen from someone defending a front plate. Personally I will never commit any of those crimes so I would love the ability to drive with no front plate. Alas I live in NY so there is no chance of it ever happening. I'll just keep paying the tickets when they nab me.
 
#23 ·
It won't save millions a year, they will just blow that money on something else. This is why we are running a deficit, that and the state is full of far left democrats.

Good luck with the state house, but unless you are paying off the right people you will get nada.


Michael Means
 
#24 ·
What you'll have to pound home with this is the cost savings. That's how we defeated an attempt a couple of years ago to bring front plates to NC. After they figured out how much money it was going to cost, it quickly died a horrible death and has not been brought back up again.
 
#28 ·
No fenders? Some places that would be illegal due to the rocks, stones, road debris that get toss up. But if they have a bumper or a grill they can mount it there. A smart person could do a magnet set up and take it off for car shows.
 
#27 ·
Bring the same action to NJ... 1 plate is sufficient.

However, I suggest NO license plates at all on vehicles. With the technology we have today, it would be a simple measure to implement a type of invisible bar code (or implanted chip) on the front and rear bumper covers. Such technology would allow Police, Bridge tolls, etc to simply just "scan" the vehicle and the motor vehicle data about that vehicle & person would be relayed back instantly.

Yes, there are lic plate scanners today - but imagine the huge costs savings if NO license plates were needed for vehicles anymore.

I'm certain it can be done (and wouldn't vehicles look great w/ no plates at all), however, in due time (years) most likely - because old folks in high positions don't like change and can't think outside the box.
 
#33 ·
FYI;

These US States require a Front and Rear DMV License Plates:

Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming,



These US States only require a Rear DMV License Plate:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia,
 
#34 ·
:lol:

I've only been pulled over once for lack of front plate on my car and that was in Oakwood who tend to have anal inverted officers. Police should have more important things to worry about.
 
#35 ·
I got pulled over in TX at 2 AM for no front plate in a tiny tiny tiny town I had to pass through.

I felt thoroughly protected & served with my $82 ticket. Still didn't put the plate on, screw 'em.
 
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