Tom Wesenberg
Well-known member
Minnesota is the same.
Minnesota did one smart thing years ago when they dropped the annual car inspection.
YOM license plates
- Thread starter Ed Saniewski
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Minnesota is the same.
Minnesota did one smart thing years ago when they dropped the annual car inspection.
Ed Saniewski
Well-known member
Thanks to all for the input. Al the turnerplates.com site is very helpful. At a glance, it seems most states make you carry the new plates inside the car , and display the approved YOM plates outside.
I was doing some work in our state senators office and asked the office manager if YOM registration was something the senator could work on, she said yes. I would need to put together a proposal for him and do some research.
I know this is a long shot, but worth a try, Thanks again, Ed Saniewski
I was doing some work in our state senators office and asked the office manager if YOM registration was something the senator could work on, she said yes. I would need to put together a proposal for him and do some research.
I know this is a long shot, but worth a try, Thanks again, Ed Saniewski
socalplanedoc
Senior Member
maybe I like to live on the edge? (A california license plate story)
before I know about the YOM program....
My first vintage car was a 54 Cadillac, I happen to find a nice set of correct plates at a yard sale - paid 10 bux for them.
I applied for "vanity plates" using those numbers, but when they arrived I mounted the ones I bought at the yard sale. 14 years now, 4 times stopped by law enforcement, no one has ever noticed. Numbers match the registration, only a DMV clerk-weenie would notice if they ever had an occasion to examine the papers and were looking for a problem (not likely) The shiny new reflectorized vanity plates are in the file if and when the car is ever sold.
Besides, what's the penalty if you did get caught? My guess is it wouldnt be much more than a stern finger-shake and you'd have to make it right When I told my cop freinds even they thought it was funny.
I've done that with three cars but my most recent is a 40 Fordor - for this I did the YOM program since I now know it exists. In the end, it's really a Vanity Plate program only you get to use real plates instead. Just like the vanity program, if I wanted to keep them after selling the car, all I have to do is go into the DMV and they'll assign a new sequential plate to the car.. easy.
by the way, California has a new program that will issue older-style plate replicas - the Legacy plate program - the Yellow-on-Blue, Yellow-on-Black, Black-on-Yellow plates for people that want them. They're not original (state law now requires plates to be reflectorized) but they look it. Funny thing is you can get a 1960's style plate for a brand new car, they're not restricting them to being correct for that year. It's not perfect but you gotta give them credit for trying ideas..
My family has had a 67 GMC truck since it was new. The original steel Black plate on the rear dock bumper was so rusted there wast room for the tags anymore. Dad made a new one from scratch by making a mold from the front plate and hydro-pressing an aluminum blank. Painted in the correct colors, you cant tell it's not the original unless DMV - CSI starts investigating. Numbers are right, fees are paid.. who cares?
I think the various laws intend to stop those would commit fraud. there's no fraud here. I can see it now.. "what are you in for?" "I painted my license plate"
before I know about the YOM program....
My first vintage car was a 54 Cadillac, I happen to find a nice set of correct plates at a yard sale - paid 10 bux for them.
I applied for "vanity plates" using those numbers, but when they arrived I mounted the ones I bought at the yard sale. 14 years now, 4 times stopped by law enforcement, no one has ever noticed. Numbers match the registration, only a DMV clerk-weenie would notice if they ever had an occasion to examine the papers and were looking for a problem (not likely) The shiny new reflectorized vanity plates are in the file if and when the car is ever sold.
Besides, what's the penalty if you did get caught? My guess is it wouldnt be much more than a stern finger-shake and you'd have to make it right When I told my cop freinds even they thought it was funny.
I've done that with three cars but my most recent is a 40 Fordor - for this I did the YOM program since I now know it exists. In the end, it's really a Vanity Plate program only you get to use real plates instead. Just like the vanity program, if I wanted to keep them after selling the car, all I have to do is go into the DMV and they'll assign a new sequential plate to the car.. easy.
by the way, California has a new program that will issue older-style plate replicas - the Legacy plate program - the Yellow-on-Blue, Yellow-on-Black, Black-on-Yellow plates for people that want them. They're not original (state law now requires plates to be reflectorized) but they look it. Funny thing is you can get a 1960's style plate for a brand new car, they're not restricting them to being correct for that year. It's not perfect but you gotta give them credit for trying ideas..
My family has had a 67 GMC truck since it was new. The original steel Black plate on the rear dock bumper was so rusted there wast room for the tags anymore. Dad made a new one from scratch by making a mold from the front plate and hydro-pressing an aluminum blank. Painted in the correct colors, you cant tell it's not the original unless DMV - CSI starts investigating. Numbers are right, fees are paid.. who cares?
I think the various laws intend to stop those would commit fraud. there's no fraud here. I can see it now.. "what are you in for?" "I painted my license plate"
Todd'sflathead
Junior Member
I have my 1950 florida plate for my 1950 tudor. its real easy to do in florida.
billybronco1
Well-known member
Massachusetts does
1oldtimer
Well-known member
Here's some I've come up with.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8326592&postcount=59
Anyone living in Iowa, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin or Wyoming that has gone through the Year of Manufacture programs want to chime in.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8326592&postcount=59
Anyone living in Iowa, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin or Wyoming that has gone through the Year of Manufacture programs want to chime in.
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Nodakwalleyer
Member
North Dakota does as well, just registered my 1931 coupe with original 31 plates, cost me $17 dollars, no renewal. Just had to be legible, correct colors and have 5 digits.
Tom in SW VA
Well-known member
Virginia does.
Tom Cavallaro
Senior Member
I live in NJ. I wish I could register my 30 coupe with a perfect set of 1934 NJ plates I acquired If NJ figured out how to make money on allowing this...I'm sure it wouldn't be feasable...expense wise...
Jerry Parr WI
Well-known member
Wisconsin allows any vehicle registered as an antique to display YOM plates. The current plate which is a one time $5. must be carried in the car. No requirements on the YOM plate. Collector plates which are more popular than antique plates as they have no use restrictions do not permit YOM plates.
tbirdtbird
BANNED
Texas does. No need to have any other plate (modern). Only need rear plate. Bring plate in so they can verify color scheme as authentic to the YOM and that the number isn't being used by anyone. Simple. Cheap.
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Boston Bruce
Senior Member
New York State has allowed YOM plates on vintage cars for many years. If you have a set of plates for the year of your car, you need to take a photo of the plates and mail it to NY DMV in Albany for the OK. The rest is simple as filling out the registration form and send the necessary check.
Rog
Rog
SSsssteamer
Well-known member
Washington state allows YOM plates too. Only one required on the rear. Correct colors and legilbe. Initial cost was one year's standard plate fee plus $25. Good forever at no additional annual cost. Car has to be 30 years old to qualify. The plate carries the same restrictions as the other states. Not used in gainful occupation (to and from work) , etc. On my 1946 pickup, I pay for a standard yearly tab so that I can still haul things legally.