The voices of automotive hobbyists are being heard at both the state and federal levels.
Current vehicle cods in most states require car owners to display a registration/license plate at both the front and rear of the car. However, not all cars on the road today were originally built in such a way as to accept a license plate on the front of the car without having to do something like modify the car by drilling into the front bumper or the bumper cover.
Legislatures in five states are considering bills that will change current laws so that only one plate per car will be issued. The different laws all have different reasons behind them and different requirements but all of them state that only one plate will be required on the car.
Nebraska LB53
Nebraska bill LB53 was introduced back in January of 2016. However, it’s only recently gotten to the point where it’s going for its final vote by the state legislature. The bill provides for the use of two license plates on passenger vehicles in most cases. Owners of special interest vehicles who have submitted an approval application and paid the corresponding fee will be issued a single plate and registration decal to apply to the lower left of the windshield. Owners of cars that were not manufactured to accept a front license plate are also only issued a single plate and decal. Those wishing to inform their state representatives of their support can do so through the contact form.
Hawaii House Bill 1737: Motor Vehicles; License Plates; Number Plates
Section 249-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes currently requires that all passenger vehicles display two license plates. However, Hawaii House Bill 1737, which was introduced on the 25th of January, 2016, gives owners a couple of type of vehicles to be exempted from this. If passed, if a vehicle owner was only issued a single plate or the use of a front plate will interfere with factory-installed safety equipment, only one plate is required. Residents of Hawaii that want to show their support can find their representative on the state legislature’s page.
New Jersey A118 Changes Requirements for Hobbyists
This bill is aimed directly at cars such as this one.
New Jersey A118 was introduced on the 27th of January, 2016 and sponsored by Assembly Members Space, Giblin, and Phoebus. The bill provides for owners of “street rods” and “customs” to be issued a single street rod or custom plate along with registratioin certificate that certifies and authorizes the use of the special plate. Section one of the bill sets the qualifications for street rods and customs. New Jersey residents wishing to show support for this bill can find their representatives at the state legislature’s page.
Idaho Senate Bill 1228 Revises License Plate Requirements
Idaho Senate Bill 1228 was introduced on the 1st of February, 2016 and revises Section 49-428 of Idaho Code to provide for the issuance and display of one instead of two license plates. The plate is to be displayed at the rear of the vehicle. The bill also makes some minor changes in the language of the code to reflect the change to a single license plate. Registered voters in Idaho can show their support for this bill on the state’s homepage.
Iowa House Bill 2078 Would Only Require One Plate
Introduced on the 21st of January, 2016, Iowa House Bill 2078 has an effect on school buses, transit buses, and privately-owned passenger vehicles. The bill changes the language of section 321.18, subsection 7, Code 2016 so that the state will only issue one license plate for these types of vehicles instead of two. Those wishing to show their support for this bill can head over to the state legislature’s homepage to do so.
