Introduction to Personalized License Plates
Personalized license plates can be a fun way to express oneself on the road. But what happens when you want to give up your vehicle or switch to regular plates? Can you keep your personalized license plates, or do you have to turn them in?
Understanding the Procedure
According to Ronald Ongtoaboc, a DMV spokesman, you can keep your personalized license plates, but it will cost you $43 a year for standard personalized plates. To handle this properly, you would fill out Section 4 of the Special Interest License Plate Application (AKA Reg 17) and forward that to the DMV. The form is available on the state’s dmv.ca.gov website.
Retaining Your Personalized License Plates
If you want to retain your personalized license plates, you must follow the proper procedures to avoid losing the rights to those plates. Once personalized plates are removed from a vehicle and not retained, they are deactivated. However, if you intend to use them again in the future, you must fill out the required form and pay the fee.
What Happens if You Don’t Pay the Fee
If you don’t want to pay the fee, you can fill out the same form and mail the plates in or take them to a DMV office or Automobile Club of Southern California office if you’re a member. This will ensure that your personalized license plates are deactivated and you won’t be charged the annual fee.
Additional Information
Honk is seeking additional information from the DMV on the subject and will provide it when available. In the meantime, it’s essential to follow the proper procedures to retain your personalized license plates.
Honkin’ Update
A couple of weeks ago, Honk told the fate of the Pre-enrolled Access Lane, or PAL, that runs along the northbound 5 Freeway up to the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint five miles south of San Clemente. It allowed qualified drivers who were vetted and given transponders to zip through the checkpoint without slowing down when agents were present. In 2006, after five years, PAL was shuttered because of low usage. Nineteen years later, traffic cones and electronic message boards saying, "LANE CLOSED" continue to remind motorists that PAL is no more.
Honkin’ Fact
The Washington Post did an exhaustive survey to determine the country’s best 50 airports, using 2,300 reader responses, 450,000 Yelp reviews, and an algorithm factoring in what readers like, such as easy-to-get-to airfields and those easy to get through, recent upgrades, well-lit spaces, and high ceilings. Los Angeles International Airport didn’t make the list, but Ontario International Airport came in at No. 15, Hollywood Burbank Airport is at 14, John Wayne Airport landed at No. 12, and Long Beach Airport glided in at No. 2. Topping the list was Portland International Airport.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can keep your personalized license plates, but it will cost you $43 a year. It’s essential to follow the proper procedures to retain your plates and avoid losing the rights to them. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to the DMV or Honk for more information.
FAQs
Q: Can I keep my personalized license plates if I give up my vehicle or switch to regular plates?
A: Yes, you can keep your personalized license plates, but it will cost you $43 a year.
Q: How do I retain my personalized license plates?
A: You must fill out Section 4 of the Special Interest License Plate Application (AKA Reg 17) and forward that to the DMV.
Q: What happens if I don’t pay the fee?
A: If you don’t pay the fee, your personalized license plates will be deactivated.
Q: Can I use my personalized license plates again in the future if I don’t retain them?
A: No, if you don’t retain your personalized license plates, you will lose the rights to them.
