One step forward in the great plate debate
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One step forward in the great plate debate
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Ohioans Could Lose Second License Plate
Lawmakers Want To Drop Two-Plate Requirement
POSTED: 5:49 pm EST March 3, 2005
UPDATED: 6:07 pm EST March 3, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For 10 years, Ohio legislators have been trying to save the state money -- and its citizens some hassle -- by eliminating the need for a front license plate, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.
Thirty-one states, including Ohio, currently have a two-plate role.
"Ohio spends $2.1 million every two years manufacturing the second plate," Rep. Tom Brinkman, R-District 34, said. "Now that money can go toward solving the budget crisis."
The provision passed the Ohio House again this week as part of the transportation bill, leaving police departments and state troopers concerned, Tate reported.
"We're convinced the front license plate ensures the safety of the public and increases the value of law enforcement," said Lt. Rick Zwayer, of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Zwayer said front plates are vital in preventing crimes, investigating hit-skip crashes and identifying school bus law violators. He also said the reflection off of plates keeps oncoming traffic safer and perhaps saves lives.
But Brinkman said there is no statistical proof of that. He expects the one-plate provision to pass the Ohio Senate.
"It's gained momentum and its time is come," he said.
Taxpayers will still pay the same amount in licensing and registration fees for a single plate.
Zwayer said the savings just isn't worth the cost to public safety.
"It's very important we're active in protecting our citizens, and having a front plate is just one of those things," Zwayer said.
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Ohioans Could Lose Second License Plate
Lawmakers Want To Drop Two-Plate Requirement
POSTED: 5:49 pm EST March 3, 2005
UPDATED: 6:07 pm EST March 3, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For 10 years, Ohio legislators have been trying to save the state money -- and its citizens some hassle -- by eliminating the need for a front license plate, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.
Thirty-one states, including Ohio, currently have a two-plate role.
"Ohio spends $2.1 million every two years manufacturing the second plate," Rep. Tom Brinkman, R-District 34, said. "Now that money can go toward solving the budget crisis."
The provision passed the Ohio House again this week as part of the transportation bill, leaving police departments and state troopers concerned, Tate reported.
"We're convinced the front license plate ensures the safety of the public and increases the value of law enforcement," said Lt. Rick Zwayer, of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Zwayer said front plates are vital in preventing crimes, investigating hit-skip crashes and identifying school bus law violators. He also said the reflection off of plates keeps oncoming traffic safer and perhaps saves lives.
But Brinkman said there is no statistical proof of that. He expects the one-plate provision to pass the Ohio Senate.
"It's gained momentum and its time is come," he said.
Taxpayers will still pay the same amount in licensing and registration fees for a single plate.
Zwayer said the savings just isn't worth the cost to public safety.
"It's very important we're active in protecting our citizens, and having a front plate is just one of those things," Zwayer said.
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He also said the reflection off of plates keeps oncoming traffic safer and perhaps saves lives.
He also said the reflection off of plates gives a good place for cops to aim their LIDAR guns.
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This helps the state budget. The plates themselves cost $2.75 to generate, so yes that cost would apply to only one plate. The real cost is the registration. We would have to pay that even if there were no plates. Based on what a pain in the ass it is to get a car registered in Ohio, I assume 85% of the cost goes to support the bureaucracy. 10% to law enforecment, 4% to signage, 1% to roads--the roads on the north side of columbus suck!
BTW, most of that was facetious.
BTW, most of that was facetious.
