Zeppelin Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on this. There will soon be an increase in the cost of a driver license and normal vehicle registration. I think each is going up $5-$15(I am not sure of the exact amount on this one yet). Along with that are the following 'special plate' increases as well. An 'initial' plate, like say '1LE' is going from the current $10 additional annually to $25 additional annually. A 'reserved' plate, like say '1 FST BRD' is going from the current $35 additional annually to $50 additional annually. I'm not exactly sure when the fee increases will take effect, but it will most likely be around June/July when the new fiscal year begins, maybe sooner. I personally am dumping our initial plate when the increase takes effect. I didn't mind the $10, but am not paying $25 extra, on top of some kind of a standard vehicle registration increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well, I can deal with it. You know, since we aren't taxed too much for other things. oh wait Maybe it'll be time to retire mine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiumss Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Looks like the state is getting more creative in generating more money. I'll be keeping my plate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 At least it is only once a year for this kind of thing, but damn, paid off or not the more toys you have the more this kind of things adds up to make them non affordable. I wasnt even home this year for my birthday but someone went ahead and took care of getting all my registrations updated and it cost me a shit load. All the things I had to get registered this year -Dodge ram with specialty plates -Dakota -Saturn -CBR -4 trailers (1 boat and 3 waverunners) -Ski registration for the water and I am not even doing the Camaro this year. This shit adds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I may drop my plate also. Been thinking about changing it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I just renewed both of ours for 2yrs since I heard word of this. I'm keeping my personalized plate for that time frame anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Larry, fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUGT Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I've had OSUGT for 9 years...after hearing this, I think I'm out. enough is enough fee increases, plus the 25 or so bucks to have an "Ohio State" plate ftl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 atleast its only once a year...i can deal with it still shitty though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65belairpost Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Five vehicles here...1 special plate and 1 is a truck....I am waiting for them to make me register my push mower and snow blower...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 So how is this making the state MORE money? Not as many people will get one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I'll be honest, that blows. Likely this is in response to the fact that they've been trying to get rid of front plates (and thus increasing profits by charging the same for only making one plate) but had it shot down each time. Problem is that I have 3 cars registered in my name and I'm sure that my wife will love the fact that having a personal plate on the FD DOUBLES the cost of the registration for that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 The only special plate I have is for the Cobra, and it's a "Collector" plate. I haven't done an actual vanity plate in years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Two cars, two specialty plates, twice the fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Does that mean that the logo plates will go up to $50? I may have to retire the CBJ plate, but probably won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Shitty. 3 personalized plates here. 2 of them with renewals coming up in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Yep, 3 here too. Boat Trailer, BMW, and Ram...I think they will all go but the boat trailer. Actually I may just not even renew that one. I rolled on a expired plate for 3 years on my last trailer and never had a problem. Definitely the suck regardless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUGT Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 So how is this making the state MORE money? Not as many people will get one now. welcome to the fundamental difference in tax philosophy b/t liberals and conservatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Eh I just got mine and paid so I don't have to do anything for a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 All the things I had to get registered this year -4 trailers (1 boat and 3 waverunners) Wing nuts and swap plates between trailers. Do you think cop looks anything beyond a trailer plate with a current sticker. They care more about the vehicle doing the towing (at least non-commercial stuff). Even if they pull it up, it's a trailer with your name registered to it, as trailers don't have VIN's and titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Wing nuts and swap plates between trailers. Do you think cop looks anything beyond a trailer plate with a current sticker. They care more about the vehicle doing the towing (at least non-commercial stuff). Even if they pull it up, it's a trailer with your name registered to it, as trailers don't have VIN's and titles. i know someone that has 3 trailers and 1 registered tag that is on a magnetic mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 no personalized plates no care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Larry, fix it Sorry man. Me and the Gov. arent that tight......... If we were, I would try to finagle my way out of having to take 10 days of unpaid 'cost savings' leave each year for the next 2 years. I haven't heard anything about the logo plates going up, but thats not to say they wont eventually think of that. $10 from the logo plate fee associated with each plate is a BMV 'processing' fee. The rest goes to the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 i know someone that has 3 trailers and 1 registered tag that is on a magnetic mount. yup. i know people that do that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 CLEETUS stays. End of story. Fuck Ohio DOT for making me pay more for it...:thumbdown http://smiliesftw.com/x/cece_ugh_finger.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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