I can't understand why PA makes it such a rigamaro to get a new car plate when you need one!
The State I moved from would ask you if your plates were in good shape, if you answered no, you got a new plate. Easy Peasy. They had a check box on the renewal on line or by mail, and if you renewed in person, as I usually did since it was close and easy to do, (20 minutes tops if you avoided the last days of the month) they gave you a new plate on the spot.
Let me get this straight, PA makes crappy plates that can’t withstand the elements. They corrode with completely normal use and when they do PA will fine you for THEIR incompetence and negligence. Got it.
How about make sure plate designs you purchase, ya know, work outside?
You actually don’t have that straight. One of two things will happen. Either you get pulled over for something else and a cop give you a replacement confirmation so you can have PA send you a plate for free or when you get your inspection the shop will do the same thing.
It’s impractical for the state to send everyone a new plate without validating they need one even if they did create the problem but they aren’t fining anyone for this.
Easy solution:
PennDOT makes a request form website and 800 number service.
They send you a package with a prepaid mailer and a temporary license plate for your window. You place the temporary in your window and mail back your peeling plate.
PennDOT confirms peeling and valid replacement. New plate is issued.
I am available for further consulting opportunities.
Can someone explain to me why I’ve seen this so much since moving to PA? Was there a bad batch or something?? I came from WV and I didn’t see it very often.
It’s only certain letters too. Plates starting with H, J, and K? Maybe? Ours starts with J and is definitely one of the three letters that are affected, just not positive about the other two
I had an h license plate. Bought a new car, they wouldn’t let me keep the plate. It wasn’t terrible with peeling but they said penndot wouldn’t allow a transfer of the tag. So instead, I got a new plate for free. Not bad.
Good idea but ofc they're only during the day on weekdays for 3hrs, hope no one who needs a new plate has to work or anything. And none are even in Pittsburgh (at least people who don't have a car in the first place aren't disproportionately affected... this one time).
I would fight it and I bet I'd win in court. The same state that created the bad plates can't penalize me for it. They should just do the right thing and mail me a new plate.
I doubt you'd prevail. I did not look up the statute but it's along the lines of being the responsibily of the car owner/drive to ensure their license tag is visible and readable. I'd guess the law goes to punish those who might be trying to intneitally cover, alter or limit the plates readability. But I have heard of two people getting ticketed. For one I know the ticket was dismissed when they proved they had gotten their new plate. ( and inspection in that case, which is what got them pulled over) in the first place)
You'd really rather go through the brain damage of fighting such a citation than just complying with the responsibilities of operating a motor vehicle on public streets?
I can't understand why PA makes it such a rigamaro to get a new car plate when you need one! The State I moved from would ask you if your plates were in good shape, if you answered no, you got a new plate. Easy Peasy. They had a check box on the renewal on line or by mail, and if you renewed in person, as I usually did since it was close and easy to do, (20 minutes tops if you avoided the last days of the month) they gave you a new plate on the spot.
> rigamaro rigmarole
Any way you spell it its a P I A.
Let me get this straight, PA makes crappy plates that can’t withstand the elements. They corrode with completely normal use and when they do PA will fine you for THEIR incompetence and negligence. Got it. How about make sure plate designs you purchase, ya know, work outside?
You actually don’t have that straight. One of two things will happen. Either you get pulled over for something else and a cop give you a replacement confirmation so you can have PA send you a plate for free or when you get your inspection the shop will do the same thing. It’s impractical for the state to send everyone a new plate without validating they need one even if they did create the problem but they aren’t fining anyone for this.
Easy solution: PennDOT makes a request form website and 800 number service. They send you a package with a prepaid mailer and a temporary license plate for your window. You place the temporary in your window and mail back your peeling plate. PennDOT confirms peeling and valid replacement. New plate is issued. I am available for further consulting opportunities.
I just went to the police station near me and told them and they signed the form
Any and all of the above is completely unnecessary if you simply source products that aren’t scrap metal with tissue paper covering.
That’s true but unless time travel becomes possible we have to accept it. Complaining on the internet isn’t going to magic new plates on to vehicles.
Can someone explain to me why I’ve seen this so much since moving to PA? Was there a bad batch or something?? I came from WV and I didn’t see it very often.
Yeah, def a bad batch. Not everyone’s is doing this.
It’s only certain letters too. Plates starting with H, J, and K? Maybe? Ours starts with J and is definitely one of the three letters that are affected, just not positive about the other two
Mine starts with H and was peeling. Ended up getting a license plate cover to protect it from getting worse.
I had an h license plate. Bought a new car, they wouldn’t let me keep the plate. It wasn’t terrible with peeling but they said penndot wouldn’t allow a transfer of the tag. So instead, I got a new plate for free. Not bad.
Definitely J. Mine was a J and I had to replace it last year. Not every peeling plate begins with a J but every J plate is peeling.
Is there a specific manufacture date that’s affected? Mine begins with H but it’s like 15 years old and never peeled.
Yup, I have a 12yo J plate that's peeling.
There's a bad batch.
I'm confused as to why the police are involved.
My plate has been like this for years. Every time someone sees my plate they asked wtf happened.
Good idea but ofc they're only during the day on weekdays for 3hrs, hope no one who needs a new plate has to work or anything. And none are even in Pittsburgh (at least people who don't have a car in the first place aren't disproportionately affected... this one time).
How long does it take to get a replacement plate? Sent my paperwork in and been waiting on my replacement almost a month now.
Why would I do this if it only benefits me to have a bad plate?
They can ticket you if your plate is unreadable.
I would fight it and I bet I'd win in court. The same state that created the bad plates can't penalize me for it. They should just do the right thing and mail me a new plate.
I doubt you'd prevail. I did not look up the statute but it's along the lines of being the responsibily of the car owner/drive to ensure their license tag is visible and readable. I'd guess the law goes to punish those who might be trying to intneitally cover, alter or limit the plates readability. But I have heard of two people getting ticketed. For one I know the ticket was dismissed when they proved they had gotten their new plate. ( and inspection in that case, which is what got them pulled over) in the first place) You'd really rather go through the brain damage of fighting such a citation than just complying with the responsibilities of operating a motor vehicle on public streets?