It bugs me...

[wuyichao]

that the new NY plate is fugly, and its mandatory to replace it when renewing registration.

[Echo M3]

Originally Posted by wuyichao

that the new NY plate is fugly, and its mandatory to replace it when renewing registration.

Yeah, apparently NY is now the Halloween state. Fantastic

[wuyichao]

when i first saw it, i thought it was a customized plate. then the more I saw on interstate 87, i was kinda worried. I called my friend, and he told me about this. i don't really mind paying $25 for the new plate, but i'd rather pay $25 to keep my current plate(style, not numbers)

[Jlnike]

i would pay 50 to keep my old plate! what idiots are in office up in albany making these rediculous decisions. We will all be ridiculed now!

No matter what we do to make our cars look good they will always have a Disgusting plate!

[Wah]

wow........

[J08M3]

it's not mandatory

[Hawk Lax]

Below is straight from NYS DMV




The plan to require all current vehicle registrants to obtain new license plates when their registrations expire has been cancelled. This means you will not be required to purchase new plates when you renew your registration.

While the mandatory reissuance of license plates has been cancelled, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) began to issue new Empire Gold (blue and gold) vehicle plates in place of the current Empire (blue and white) plates on April 1, 2010. Even though Empire (blue and white) plates will still be valid, those plates will no longer be issued by the DMV when current stocks are gone.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to get the new Empire Gold plates when I renew my vehicle registration?

No. You will be allowed to keep your current plates when you renew your registration.

When and how can I get the Empire Gold plates?

You will receive Empire Gold plates when you:

•Apply to replace plates that are lost or stolen, or
•Apply for a new (original) registration and do not transfer the plates or registration from another vehicle, or
•Order new personalized plates.
•You will have the option to order Empire Gold plates when you:


◦Renew your registration on-line, by phone, by mail or at a DMV office, or
◦Order Empire Gold plates to replace your current plates at a time your registration is not due to be renewed. You can order Empire gold plates by phone, on-line or at a DMV office.
If you request Empire Gold plates on-line, by mail or by phone, the new plates and registration documents will be sent to you separately in the mail. In most cases, you will receive the new registration documents in the mail before you receive your plates.

To avoid traffic tickets, put the new registration document on your vehicle even if your new plates have not yet arrived. Put the new plates on your vehicle as soon as you receive them.

You must pay a plate fee of $25 for a two plate set and $12.50 for vehicles that receive only one plate (for example, motorcycles and trailers). The plate fee is in addition to any other fees for your transaction.

Will I be able to keep my same plate number?

Yes. If your vehicle is registered in the passenger (PAS), commercial (COM), motorcycle (MOT), trailer (TRL) or other specific registration classes you can keep the same plate number from your current plates on your new Empire Gold plates for an additional fee of $20.00.

What is the plate fee, and do I have to pay it?

You will not be required to get new Empire Gold plates and pay a plate fee when you renew. You can renew and keep your current plates.

[1sikbmr]

Originally Posted by Hawk Lax

Below is straight from NYS DMV




The plan to require all current vehicle registrants to obtain new license plates when their registrations expire has been cancelled. This means you will not be required to purchase new plates when you renew your registration.

While the mandatory reissuance of license plates has been cancelled, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) began to issue new Empire Gold (blue and gold) vehicle plates in place of the current Empire (blue and white) plates on April 1, 2010. Even though Empire (blue and white) plates will still be valid, those plates will no longer be issued by the DMV when current stocks are gone.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to get the new Empire Gold plates when I renew my vehicle registration?

No. You will be allowed to keep your current plates when you renew your registration.

When and how can I get the Empire Gold plates?

You will receive Empire Gold plates when you:

•Apply to replace plates that are lost or stolen, or
•Apply for a new (original) registration and do not transfer the plates or registration from another vehicle, or
•Order new personalized plates.
•You will have the option to order Empire Gold plates when you:


◦Renew your registration on-line, by phone, by mail or at a DMV office, or
◦Order Empire Gold plates to replace your current plates at a time your registration is not due to be renewed. You can order Empire gold plates by phone, on-line or at a DMV office.
If you request Empire Gold plates on-line, by mail or by phone, the new plates and registration documents will be sent to you separately in the mail. In most cases, you will receive the new registration documents in the mail before you receive your plates.

To avoid traffic tickets, put the new registration document on your vehicle even if your new plates have not yet arrived. Put the new plates on your vehicle as soon as you receive them.

You must pay a plate fee of $25 for a two plate set and $12.50 for vehicles that receive only one plate (for example, motorcycles and trailers). The plate fee is in addition to any other fees for your transaction.

Will I be able to keep my same plate number?

Yes. If your vehicle is registered in the passenger (PAS), commercial (COM), motorcycle (MOT), trailer (TRL) or other specific registration classes you can keep the same plate number from your current plates on your new Empire Gold plates for an additional fee of $20.00.

What is the plate fee, and do I have to pay it?

You will not be required to get new Empire Gold plates and pay a plate fee when you renew. You can renew and keep your current plates.

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[MaverickNemesis]

i have a personalized plate but if they give me that ugly yellow crap then I will get a nascar one

[M3sicko]

i actually like it more than the one we currently have, always liked the euro gold yellow plate, i think that's the right color for the Empire states!

[ilidon]

It seems like every car that have this plate looks like a taxi cab. It's so utterly disgusting.

[gemini330zhp]

Originally Posted by Wah

wow........

Wow is that the new NY Plates??????? I think Jersey Plates look better!!!!!

[LemonOne]

This new NY plates looks good on a darker color car.
It's very euro to me as well.

BTW, NY jail prisoners designed this plate.

[Krozi]

Sucks lol

[1sikbmr]

Originally Posted by LemonOne

This new NY plates looks good on a darker color car.
It's very euro to me as well.

BTW, NY jail prisoners designed this plate.

Payback

[m3convertdriver]

plate looks good in jerez black...

[Poppin Fresh]

Originally Posted by LemonOne

BTW, NY jail prisoners designed this plate.

If that's true, they could have made it look more gangsta.

[chris s]

i just renewed and wasn't forced to get that lame a$$ plate. Phew!

[DiRTyDeLuX]

It's not mandatory.

[Poleposition]

It IS mandatory for new cars and a new registration. They wont issue the white ones anymore unless its a special order. The workaround is ordering a plate affiliated with an organization. The only one i found that would work for me is BMWCCA.

[DiRTyDeLuX]

The original post said, "its mandatory to replace it when renewing registration"

That is incorrect.

He said nothing about new cars or new registrations.

Side note: Anyone know a Venture Shield installer in Queens?