One License Plate Legislation
04-01-2013, 06:12 AM
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I haven't ran a front plate since... 2007 and I'm keeping it that way. I just took the front plate off the new daily driver as well. The current laws state that it's still not legal but it's not a punishable offense. I hope this passes. I've only gotten crap for no front plate once and that was being pulled over for slightly speeding in a small town; got warnings for both thankfully.
04-01-2013, 08:13 PM
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I just recently got pulled over for this and was told to put it on.
The officer already had someone pulled over and I slowed down and moved over, trying to be safe and respectful. I get past the scene and see him get on his bike and he pulls me over
really do not want to put one on so I hope this passes. Front plate on an s2k just looks horrible.
The officer already had someone pulled over and I slowed down and moved over, trying to be safe and respectful. I get past the scene and see him get on his bike and he pulls me over
really do not want to put one on so I hope this passes. Front plate on an s2k just looks horrible.
04-02-2013, 09:26 AM
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I just recently got pulled over for this and was told to put it on.
The officer already had someone pulled over and I slowed down and moved over, trying to be safe and respectful. I get past the scene and see him get on his bike and he pulls me over really do not want to put one on so I hope this passes. Front plate on an s2k just looks horrible.
The officer already had someone pulled over and I slowed down and moved over, trying to be safe and respectful. I get past the scene and see him get on his bike and he pulls me over
really do not want to put one on so I hope this passes. Front plate on an s2k just looks horrible.
04-05-2013, 09:43 AM
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Better talk with your insurance agent. You may find that insurance can deny liability if you don't meet their requirements concerning domicile, DL location, and plate location.
04-08-2013, 07:34 AM
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All they require is valid DL and registration, the real thing that u are.really obligated.to do is to get an insurance policy from the state of residence, I moved from CO to MA and from there to TX and next will be FL, so every time I move from state I need to.change my policy to the new state of residence because every state has a minimum required policy and they are all different... At least that has been with geico and elephant insurance so far...
04-12-2013, 11:40 AM
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My vehicles, yes. I've never run a front plate on my cars, only trucks, and have paid for one no front plate ticket in 30+ years of driving. It's not a moving violation, so it wasn't that big of a deal.
04-20-2013, 04:20 AM
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Sadly, HB657 has been languishing in committee. I've written to Rep. Larry Phillips, who is chair of the Transportation committee, (district62.phillips@house.state.tx.us) and asked him to have an up or down vote on HB657. Other bills that were heard in committee on 3/12 have been voted on. Why not HB657? Please send him an e-mail if you want this bill to have a vote.
Now, there's another assault on owners. The base registration fee (before counties tack on their own fees) is $50.75/year. HB3664 will raise it to $80.75/year!
Own a motorcycle or moped? Registration fees will rise 100%, from $30 to $60. Vehicles that weigh between 6001 and 10000 pounds will go from paying $54/year to $108/year! Sadly, this did pass the appropriations committee by a vote of 21-1. And, HB3664 does NOTHING to fix current Texas roads. All the additional income goes to NEW roads (design/construction/acquiring land) and 1/3 of the revenue goes to debt service on current roads. Please contact your state representative and tell them to vote no on this tax increase (disguised as a fee).
Find your representative here.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodo...l/HB03664I.htm
Now, there's another assault on owners. The base registration fee (before counties tack on their own fees) is $50.75/year. HB3664 will raise it to $80.75/year!
Own a motorcycle or moped? Registration fees will rise 100%, from $30 to $60. Vehicles that weigh between 6001 and 10000 pounds will go from paying $54/year to $108/year! Sadly, this did pass the appropriations committee by a vote of 21-1. And, HB3664 does NOTHING to fix current Texas roads. All the additional income goes to NEW roads (design/construction/acquiring land) and 1/3 of the revenue goes to debt service on current roads. Please contact your state representative and tell them to vote no on this tax increase (disguised as a fee).Find your representative here.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodo...l/HB03664I.htm
Sec. 502.251. FEE: MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED. The fee for a
registration year for registration of a motorcycle or moped is $60
$30.
SECTION 5. Section 502.252, Transportation Code, is amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 502.252. FEE: VEHICLES THAT WEIGH 6,000 POUNDS OR
LESS. (a) The fee for a registration year for registration of a
vehicle with a gross weight of 6,000 pounds or less is $80.75
$50.75, unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
SECTION 6. Section 502.253, Transportation Code, is amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 502.253. FEE: VEHICLES THAT WEIGH MORE THAN 6,000
POUNDS. The fee for a registration year for registration of a
vehicle with a gross weight of more than 6,000 pounds is as follows
unless otherwise provided in this chapter:
Weight Classification Fee Schedule
in pounds
6,001-10,000 $108$54.00
10,001-18,000 $170$110.00
18,001-25,999 $265$205.00
26,000-40,000 $400$340.00
40,001-54,999 $595$535.00
55,000-70,000 $800$740.00
70,001-80,000 $900$840.00
SECTION 7. Section 502.254(a), Transportation Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) The fee for a registration year for registration of a
trailer, travel trailer, or semitrailer with a gross weight of
6,000 pounds or less is $75$45.00.
SECTION 8. This Act take effect September 1, 2013.
registration year for registration of a motorcycle or moped is $60
SECTION 5. Section 502.252, Transportation Code, is amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 502.252. FEE: VEHICLES THAT WEIGH 6,000 POUNDS OR
LESS. (a) The fee for a registration year for registration of a
vehicle with a gross weight of 6,000 pounds or less is $80.75
SECTION 6. Section 502.253, Transportation Code, is amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 502.253. FEE: VEHICLES THAT WEIGH MORE THAN 6,000
POUNDS. The fee for a registration year for registration of a
vehicle with a gross weight of more than 6,000 pounds is as follows
unless otherwise provided in this chapter:
Weight Classification Fee Schedule
in pounds
6,001-10,000 $108
10,001-18,000 $170
18,001-25,999 $265
26,000-40,000 $400
40,001-54,999 $595
55,000-70,000 $800
70,001-80,000 $900
SECTION 7. Section 502.254(a), Transportation Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) The fee for a registration year for registration of a
trailer, travel trailer, or semitrailer with a gross weight of
6,000 pounds or less is $75
SECTION 8. This Act take effect September 1, 2013.
