FORD WILL BE FIRST AUTOMAKER TO OFFER DIGITAL LICENSE PLATES

[mpeugeot]

That’s some of the points. The other is it would likely save states money. I’m not a big fan here either, but all the people yelling about high taxes might want to look into where the money goes and how to make the spending more efficient like this example (with real proposals, not just yelling).

Well clearly this technology would never be abused, but moving beyond that, do you believe ANYTHING that they are saying about the savings of money?

I seriously doubt that California would decrease registration fees based on saving any money (including the $20 million in postage fees, they would just find something else to spend the money on). If you have not been paying attention, California's yearly registration fees are both comically and criminally high ($550 just to transfer my 2021 Bronco based on a used value of $26k, my 2023 Bronco would be $645 plus $5k in use tax), they are not "losing" money on postage. They are making huge profits on vehicle registration yearly. Digital license plates have a bigger draw for the state, increased registration compliance.

Nearly everything digital is being leveraged to increase revenue, and not to provide value, especially where our taxes are concerned.

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[TangoHunter]

I want to see Ford turning off the plates when car payments are missed.

They can already turn the car off remotely so don’t see how this would further help.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

no need to deal with registration stickers that can be stolen if you forget to slice em with a razor blade.

AZ started sending out the stickers pre-sliced at least a decade ago.

The new ones actually have your plate number printed just under the date, so that drove sticker theft way down.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Free tracking and speed monitoring too. One step closer to getting tickets in the mail.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Wait until someone clones your plate and then commits a crime. It has happened, this just makes it much cheaper and easier for the criminals. No longer do they need to use a 3D printer.

hackers dream come true!

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

I don't run ANY license plates since 2020...just saying...only got a ticket (while speeding) once for no registration and that was cheaper than the tabs. NEVER been pulled over for no plates yet tho.

sometimes paying the penalty is less than conforming to the rules.

 

[Skunkape24]

Ford...please don't

 

[Fishwrinkle]

Personally, I want to live in a world without license plates or registration fees, but that's just me.

move to Flint, MI 1 in 5 cars has a plate

 

[Navyicman]

What's a registration sticker?

Yeah, amazingly Connecticut did away with them over a decade ago.

 

[jrm5723]

Another bit of useless technology and potential problem... Not to mention added purchase cost.

 

[jrm5723]

I'm trying to get AI to make my Bronco payments!

 

[pjstans]

#MeToo

Eliminate the DMV, serves no purpose.

Exactly!...Has anyone really looked at your "Certificate of Title"?...you know - the one the DMV gives you after you turn in the real mfg title to the DMV?...all for the "privilege" of "driving" on a public road...did you all know (BY LAW!) that "driving" is only for "commerce"?.....since most of us are "in contract" with the DMV for this privilege and as co-owners of the "vehicle"...it stands to reason that the DMV should pay the maintenance bills on a "vehicle" that they are co-owners of!..So yes!...the DMV serves no purpose except for those who choose to contract with it!

 

[OX1]

Yeah, amazingly Connecticut did away with them over a decade ago.

Same in Jersey. Every cop car in NJ has plate readers now. Zero reason for a sticker or anything but a permanent plate.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

I don't run ANY license plates since 2020...just saying...only got a ticket (while speeding) once for no registration and that was cheaper than the tabs. NEVER been pulled over for no plates yet tho.

sometimes paying the penalty is less than conforming to the rules.

A big plus for speed/red light cameras. Bad if you park in the city of Portland. No plates and they will tow you.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

A big plus for speed/red light cameras. Bad if you park in the city of Portland. No plates and they will tow you.

saves money too on the toll roads, . and free parking in portalnd too, lol.

in portland they only tow the derelict cars w/no plates...not new broncos!!!

and since the police have been de-funded here, traffic cops are just about nonexistent!!!

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