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Well after spending too long in a DMV line to get some problems in order, they wanted me to stand in another line to get new license plates for my truck! Well I said to hell with that, I will pay for some personalized so I can take care of it at AAA. Well I was online checking what was available and found out this BS. I know lots of us ahve personal plates but did you know that every year when you renew your plates you are paying into a Environmentalist License Plate fund regardless of which type of personal plates you have(firefighter, Tahoe, Yosemite, Kids, etc...), which really pissed me off becasue now unless I want to add to the fund I have to go back to the hell hole DMV. Hopefully somebody can explain this in a different way so I can go ahead and not feel guilty for buying custom plates.
This is straight from the DMV site.
"By purchasing from the Department of Motor Vehicles an environmental license plate[any personal plate] - an official California plate displaying letters and numbers that you choose, such as your name, favorite sports team, or other message - you can proudly make a clever statement to others on the road, while also helping to fund top priority natural resource programs.
For over a quarter century, Californians have done just that and, as a result, have generously - and voluntarily - provided over $500 million for important environmental and natural resource programs.
The wide variety of programs and activities throughout California that benefit from the revenues generated include:
the protection of threatened and endangered plants and animals;
the enhancement and restoration of fish and wildlife habitat at key locations around the state;
the purchase and restoration of sensitive natural areas for the California State Park System and for local and regional parks;
the reduction of soil erosion and the discharge of sediment into Lake Tahoe, including the restoration of disturbed wetlands and sensitive stream areas;
a wide variety of environmental education programs that actively involve schools, wildlife areas, community groups, and other public and private partners across California.[reads, areas we like to have fun at]
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Any California driver can make their contribution to these important environmental efforts by obtaining an environmental license plate. This is done when one registers, re-registers, or transfers the registration of a car, truck, motorcycle, or trailer with the Department of Motor Vehicles. You simply indicate your desire to get an official environmental license plate.
In addition to the routine costs of registration, the following costs apply to environmental license plates:
First time for personalized plate - $41
Renewal of current personalized plate - $25
Duplicate plates (both front and back of vehicle) - $31
Transfer (existing environmental license plate to a different vehicle) - $20
Drivers who already have an environmental license plate on their car, truck, or trailer can go one step further for California's natural resources by obtaining one of the State's beautiful environmental special interest license plates. By doing so, one's personal message can appear in the unique and picturesque setting of one of the specialty plates, such as Yosemite and Lake Tahoe.
To locate the nearest office of the Department of Motor Vehicles, click on the preceding link or consult the "California State Government" pages of your telephone book.
The Environmental License Plate Program is a cooperative effort between the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Resources Agency, and the California Legislature. The program was first created under the Marks-Badham Environmental Protection and Research Act of 1970. Since 1979, authority for the allocation of Environmental License Plate revenues for projects and activities consistent with the environmental purposes of the law has rested with the Secretary for Resources.
Kris
"A signature always reveals a man's character -- and sometimes even his name. "
This is straight from the DMV site.
"By purchasing from the Department of Motor Vehicles an environmental license plate[any personal plate] - an official California plate displaying letters and numbers that you choose, such as your name, favorite sports team, or other message - you can proudly make a clever statement to others on the road, while also helping to fund top priority natural resource programs.
For over a quarter century, Californians have done just that and, as a result, have generously - and voluntarily - provided over $500 million for important environmental and natural resource programs.
The wide variety of programs and activities throughout California that benefit from the revenues generated include:
the protection of threatened and endangered plants and animals;
the enhancement and restoration of fish and wildlife habitat at key locations around the state;
the purchase and restoration of sensitive natural areas for the California State Park System and for local and regional parks;
the reduction of soil erosion and the discharge of sediment into Lake Tahoe, including the restoration of disturbed wetlands and sensitive stream areas;
a wide variety of environmental education programs that actively involve schools, wildlife areas, community groups, and other public and private partners across California.[reads, areas we like to have fun at]
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Any California driver can make their contribution to these important environmental efforts by obtaining an environmental license plate. This is done when one registers, re-registers, or transfers the registration of a car, truck, motorcycle, or trailer with the Department of Motor Vehicles. You simply indicate your desire to get an official environmental license plate.
In addition to the routine costs of registration, the following costs apply to environmental license plates:
First time for personalized plate - $41
Renewal of current personalized plate - $25
Duplicate plates (both front and back of vehicle) - $31
Transfer (existing environmental license plate to a different vehicle) - $20
Drivers who already have an environmental license plate on their car, truck, or trailer can go one step further for California's natural resources by obtaining one of the State's beautiful environmental special interest license plates. By doing so, one's personal message can appear in the unique and picturesque setting of one of the specialty plates, such as Yosemite and Lake Tahoe.
To locate the nearest office of the Department of Motor Vehicles, click on the preceding link or consult the "California State Government" pages of your telephone book.
The Environmental License Plate Program is a cooperative effort between the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Resources Agency, and the California Legislature. The program was first created under the Marks-Badham Environmental Protection and Research Act of 1970. Since 1979, authority for the allocation of Environmental License Plate revenues for projects and activities consistent with the environmental purposes of the law has rested with the Secretary for Resources.
Kris
"A signature always reveals a man's character -- and sometimes even his name. "
