serpentracer Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) many of us with birthdays in the winter usually wait till spring to renew our registration, the new law has us all confused and a little pissed. and since there seems to be a lot of confusion to whether or not the new law applies to motorcycles, and a few people have called local BMV's and got many different answers, I took the bull by the horns and contacted OHIO plates.com live help.here is the answer to the million dollar question, Edited January 21, 2010 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have a wonderful solution... don't be late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have a wonderful solution... don't be late I edited my original post to address that.some of us with birthdays in the winter usually wait till spring to get them...they are pro-rated too. so we usually save a few bucks. mine are usually $10 cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I edited my original post to address that.some of us with birthdays in the winter usually wait till spring to get them...they are pro-rated too. so we usually save a few bucks. mine are usually $10 cheaper.I have a winter birthday too... but I figure it's easier to just maintain my registration and insurance that way if there's a nice day (inevitably there will be in Ohio) I can pickup and ride But I can appreciate why you'd wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 yeah there has been times I wanted to go out too. but it's not often enough for me to really care.march 1st is when my insurance picks back up..and it's a hell of a lot cheaper with the 3 month layover option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 My birthday is in March so it really doesn't help me much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 That's cool they will waive it. I keep mine on year round, like Likwid, in case there is a nice day. But FYI, the $20 penalty applies to license renewals also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 i wonder if ill get a fee for not renewing my wifes truck in dec since she is in iraq coming in feb i never renewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreator Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 i wonder if ill get a fee for not renewing my wifes truck in dec since she is in iraq coming in feb i never renewed.from the sounds of the whole thing, if you can show them proof or have a good reason you didn't it's up to the bmv to waive the fee.I didn't read the law entirely, just enough to see it doesn't say anything about motorcycles.in your specific case, I bet you are the perfect candidate to get it waived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 yeah i have had insurance cancelled on it for a while and im sure usaa would give me proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 i wonder if ill get a fee for not renewing my wifes truck in dec since she is in iraq coming in feb i never renewed.yeah i have had insurance cancelled on it for a while and im sure usaa would give me proof.Yeah, they will most likely waive the fee. Just have her show her orders for Iraq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have a wonderful solution... don't be late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimoprime Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 just got tags for my bike today and they mentioned it but did NOT charge me any late fee. just because no one rides in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I saw a story on NBC4i.com about this. They have raked in 6.4 MILLION dollars in the last 3 MONTHS of 2009 in late fees. Soory, but I think it's According to the article, the money goes to the Highway patrol. I'mnot even going to start in on what I think about what used to be the elite law enforcement agency in Ohio. I wonder, how long being expired does it take to be considered a new registration? I didn't renew the plates on my Camaro in August, since I won't drive it until after all the salt is gone, and it's really not road ready right now anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Thanks serpentracer for getting the lowdown on how it applies to bikes, and those at an advantage to save a few bux! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I saw a story on NBC4i.com about this. They have raked in 6.4 MILLION dollars in the last 3 MONTHS of 2009 in late fees. Soory, but I think it's According to the article, the money goes to the Highway patrol. I'mnot even going to start in on what I think about what used to be the elite law enforcement agency in Ohio. I wonder, how long being expired does it take to be considered a new registration? I didn't renew the plates on my Camaro in August, since I won't drive it until after all the salt is gone, and it's really not road ready right now anyway.more than 7 days past, you get a $20 fine.it's not bs, people need to stop being lazy and using any bs excuse they can come up with for having expired registrations and license.I only care about the bike. I'm glad whoever came up with this law decided a bike should be exempt. they obviously know that would be really low since you can't ride it in the winter for the most part.someone seen a money making opportunity and went for it. maybe in the long run it will lower state taxes Edited January 22, 2010 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have a winter birthday too... but I figure it's easier to just maintain my registration and insurance that way if there's a nice day (inevitably there will be in Ohio) I can pickup and ride :DNo joke. My brother keeps his bike in my garage over the winter. Last year he rode home from Columbus in snow at Thanksgiving, but it was in the mid 50's when we went for a ride on December 27th.We wanted to go skiing/snowboarding, and take the bikes (never figured out exactly how the packing would work), but Boston Mills/Brandywine was closed. We still rode up that way anyway. the roads in that area are pretty fun, even at a, "there might be salt on the road" pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 more than 7 days past, you get a $20 fine.it's not bs, people need to stop being lazy and using any bs excuse they can come up with for having expired registrations and license.Iso what about situations like the camaro above? or ANY project vehicle?What if I were being deployed in February, and my wife didn't have an M endorsement? Why should I renew the registration on my bike if it's going to sit for a full year?The state just found a way to charge you for doing nothing, and I think that IS bs.now if there were a RANGE, that might actually serve a purpose. If you're between 7 days and 90 days late, $20 charge. Beyond the 90 days, the lapse is viewed as intentional, and the fee is waived. I could almost get on-board with that, because it at least addresses some conflicting scenarios - but it's still a charge for failing to do something that's not required.perhaps if they called it a "reinstatement fee" instead of a "late" fee, they'd avoid similar objections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy1011 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 wellll shit...I just renewed mine online(birthday was in October), and got charged this fee. Any chance I can get refunded or is it too late? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimoprime Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 what are you guys talkin about my plates were done in nov and just got tags yesterday. $43 and no late fee BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy1011 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 When I ordered mine online last week the bill came out to like $67 and some change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Historic Tags FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 When I ordered mine online last week the bill came out to like $67 and some change.mine are $64.50 regularly.don't complain too much, other states make you pay based on the value of your car. I've heard of people paying more than $100 and some close to $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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