Another Hopefully Non-Locking Thread

[ColonelJack]

Okay, friends ... let's put our creative minds to work here.

If you could have any one personalized and/or vanity license plate for your own car, what would you put there?  It can be CAP-specfic or not, and you can list what you currently use if you have one.

My dream plate:  HEY 4Q2  (sound it out)

The one I'd probably get:  KILTED

Jack

[Psicorp]

I'm going to be starting Private Pilot training this fall, so for all the BSG geeks, I'd get:   NUGGET

[MIKE]

^ That's not just a BSG thing.

[sschwab]

In Missouri, you can actually get a personal plate with the CAP emblem on it.  I think it is just the regular personal plate price, plus $15 contributed toward CAP.  I know AV8R and SAR are both taken.   For me, maybe ITO, N-182, or MSING (missing).

Scott

[JC004]

Maybe this?  (ewwww!)

[Eclipse]

I am an MSF instructor, and the plate on my bike is

SIPDE

Part of the curriculum included the mental process of riding and processing hazards:

S - Scan
I - Identify
P - Predict
D - Decide
E - Execute

Then, in a move akin to our Safety Pledge, someone at the MSF decide SIPDE was too complicated, so they
changed it to "SEE".

S - Scan
E - Evaluate
E - Execute

LONG LIVE THE OLD SCHOOL!!!!!

[carnold1836]

At one point in time I almost bought a black 1963 Ford Falcon convertible the plate for it would have been either BLK BRD or SR 71.

Then I had a grey 1983 Chrysler 5th Ave and wanted to get the plate BB 35.

Now not sure what I would get.

[SarDragon]

WIWOAD, I worked in test equipment calibration, and wanted CALIBR8, but somebody else beat me to it. Haven't come up with any better ideas recently, although I might get this for my Suburban - SAR BURB

[bosshawk]

One of mine is FLYOV1.  Again, a lack of imagination: I flew OV-1s in the Army.

I also have USAR RET.  Again, no imagination.

[jayleswo]

Mine's IMPILOT

John Aylesworth
Commander, PCR-CA-151

[DNall]

In Missouri, you can actually get a personal plate with the CAP emblem on it.  I think it is just the regular personal plate price, plus $15 contributed toward CAP. 

In Texas, the corp vehicles (vans) get exempt plates (mostly) jus tlike patrol cars & such. We also have CAP plates for member owned:

$10/yr over regular registration. Not too exciting though (you don't get to pick the lettering either). That Penn plate looks pretty sweet.

[JC004]

In Missouri, you can actually get a personal plate with the CAP emblem on it.  I think it is just the regular personal plate price, plus $15 contributed toward CAP. 

In Texas, the corp vehicles (vans) get exempt plates (mostly) jus tlike patrol cars & such. We also have CAP plates for member owned:

$10/yr over regular registration. Not too exciting though (you don't get to pick the lettering either). That Penn plate looks pretty sweet.

I expected better from Texas Correctional Industries.  They make some cool stuff.  I like the fact that they also make police leather products.   

[DNall]

Yeah they make some pretty good ones, but this and a stack of others are just boring.

[mikeylikey]

I would take any plate that is free!

[Psicorp]

Yeah they make some pretty good ones, but this and a stack of others are just boring.

Maybe...but I applaud states that offer a CAP licence plate, whether the proceeds go to CAP or not.  It's all about official recognition.   I'd get one if Michigan offered it.

[JC004]

Yeah they make some pretty good ones, but this and a stack of others are just boring.

Maybe...but I applaud states that offer a CAP licence plate, whether the proceeds go to CAP or not.  It's all about official recognition.   I'd get one if Michigan offered it.

MI would probably issue them if there is enough interest.  You'd have to find out what the minimums are.  Ours has been a work in progress for years, and it has just now been approved and proofed.  This is the proof plate from a few weeks ago.

[Psicorp]

Yeah they make some pretty good ones, but this and a stack of others are just boring.

Maybe...but I applaud states that offer a CAP licence plate, whether the proceeds go to CAP or not.  It's all about official recognition.   I'd get one if Michigan offered it.

MI would probably issue them if there is enough interest.  You'd have to find out what the minimums are.  Ours has been a work in progress for years, and it has just now been approved and proofed.  This is the proof plate from a few weeks ago.

Is that the production design for the PA plate?   Kind of a bummer about the MajCom badge, but guess you can't have everything.   It's almost worth moving to PA for, and I do have family there   

[sardak]

although I might get this for my Suburban - SAR BURB

I ordered SARBRBN for mine.  Unfortunately, there must have been a shortage of plate makers in the pen, because after two years, the plates still hadn't arrived.  I moved out of state and never got them.  I no longer own a Sub.

The Colorado SAR Board looked at getting SAR plates to go along with the other 90+ special plates in the state.  The state requires 3,000 signatures before they will consider a special plate (with of course, exceptions).  Fat chance of that happening, and it didn't.

So, I like a number of other SAR people, have 10th Mountain Division plates.  They can't be personalized, though.  The 10th developed a number of the techniques used in mountain rescue today (as well as developing the Colorado ski industry).

Colorado also issued commemorative plates for the 50th anniversary of the USAF.  Being commemorative plates, they don't require the applicant to be a (former) member of the organizations.  The state issues many military plates that do require proof of service, active or retired.



Mike

[fyrfitrmedic]

 I have a vanity tag that's currently in limbo; PennDOT has bollixed the transfer from my old SUV to my new light truck in a big way...

That being said, if the vanity-tag issue isn't resolved favorably, I'd consider getting a CAP tag for my truck [provided PennDOT doesn't fotch that up too].

[JC004]

Is that the production design for the PA plate?   Kind of a bummer about the MajCom badge, but guess you can't have everything.   It's almost worth moving to PA for, and I do have family there   

That's the final proof sent from PennDOT to PAWG for our approval.  I had the same thought about the command patch, but that's the way it goes.  Nice look overall.  I understand that our friends in orange will soon begin stamping these for us when the administrative stuff is squared away.

Looks like there are 162 special organization plates in PA, including the Coast Guard Auxiliary (never noticed any of the auxies I know to have one though).

[fyrfitrmedic]

Is that the production design for the PA plate?   Kind of a bummer about the MajCom badge, but guess you can't have everything.   It's almost worth moving to PA for, and I do have family there   

That's the final proof sent from PennDOT to PAWG for our approval.  I had the same thought about the command patch, but that's the way it goes.  Nice look overall.  I understand that our friends in orange will soon begin stamping these for us when the administrative stuff is squared away.

Looks like there are 162 special organization plates in PA, including the Coast Guard Auxiliary (never noticed any of the auxies I know to have one though).

... also including specialty tags for fans of various NASCAR competitors.

Go figure.

[JC004]

Is that the production design for the PA plate?   Kind of a bummer about the MajCom badge, but guess you can't have everything.   It's almost worth moving to PA for, and I do have family there   

That's the final proof sent from PennDOT to PAWG for our approval.  I had the same thought about the command patch, but that's the way it goes.  Nice look overall.  I understand that our friends in orange will soon begin stamping these for us when the administrative stuff is squared away.

Looks like there are 162 special organization plates in PA, including the Coast Guard Auxiliary (never noticed any of the auxies I know to have one though).

... also including specialty tags for fans of various NASCAR competitors.

Go figure.

...and the National Wild Turkey Federation.  I hope that's 101 proof, not that 80 crap.    

[DNall]

Nice look overall.  I understand that our friends in orange will soon begin stamping these for us when the administrative stuff is squared away.

I thought you treated your HMRS grads better than that.... sorry, couldn't resist.  

How about this:

I don't even know how many they off, I'm not counting all that, but there's some good ones: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/vehicle_titles_and_registration/specialty_plates/

[pixelwonk]

Just waiting on "IFINDU" in about six weeks.  I currently have my old call sign on Amateur radio plates so it's time for a change.

If my first choice is taken, then it's "DF4ELT"

[JC004]

Just waiting on "IFINDU" in about six weeks.

I like that one!

Make sure to add a "get lost" bumper sticker?

[JohnKachenmeister]

Maybe this?  (ewwww!)

JC:

Is that plate for Corporate vehicles or members' personal cars?

[JC004]

JC:

Is that plate for Corporate vehicles or members' personal cars?

Personal vehicles.  Our vans and such have blue background/white lettering "MUNICIPAL" tags, which is standard for state, county, and local government vehicles.

[Pylon]

New York has these for personal vehicles:



I don't have one, however.  Haven't thought too much about vanity plates; I give enough money to New York government. 

[RogueLeader]

Who said you could steal my thread name?!? 




Just kidding ;D

[afgeo4]

New York charges an arm and a leg annually for CAP plates which are classified as Emergency Vehicle plates even though neither CAP corp or CAP POVs are emergency vehicles and are not authorized to be operated with any emergency light/beacon aside from amber.

The CAP plate renewal is annual and requires you to send in an application, fee, and copy of your current CAP ID.

[Pylon]

New York charges an arm and a leg annually for CAP plates which are classified as Emergency Vehicle plates even though neither CAP corp or CAP POVs are emergency vehicles and are not authorized to be operated with any emergency light/beacon aside from amber.

The CAP plate renewal is annual and requires you to send in an application, fee, and copy of your current CAP ID.

Sounds like a typical New York pile of paperwork, red tape and (of course!) heavy fees for something as simple as an organizational vanity plate.

Which is why my car is currently sporting Quebecois plates. 

[Becks]

Given the alternatives here in SC, Ill stick with my guard plate.

[RogueLeader]

Iowa is toying around with creating CAP plates, but no word yet.  Hope to see it soon.

[afgeo4]

New York charges an arm and a leg annually for CAP plates which are classified as Emergency Vehicle plates even though neither CAP corp or CAP POVs are emergency vehicles and are not authorized to be operated with any emergency light/beacon aside from amber.

The CAP plate renewal is annual and requires you to send in an application, fee, and copy of your current CAP ID.

Sounds like a typical New York pile of paperwork, red tape and (of course!) heavy fees for something as simple as an organizational vanity plate.

Which is why my car is currently sporting Quebecois plates. 

Wearing U.S. Civil Air Patrol tapes while in a Canadian registered vehicle?  Odd... very odd.

[RogueLeader]

New York charges an arm and a leg annually for CAP plates which are classified as Emergency Vehicle plates even though neither CAP corp or CAP POVs are emergency vehicles and are not authorized to be operated with any emergency light/beacon aside from amber.

The CAP plate renewal is annual and requires you to send in an application, fee, and copy of your current CAP ID.

Sounds like a typical New York pile of paperwork, red tape and (of course!) heavy fees for something as simple as an organizational vanity plate.

Which is why my car is currently sporting Quebecois plates. 

Wearing U.S. Civil Air Patrol tapes while in a Canadian registered vehicle?  Odd... very odd.

It's even more odd to be riding in a vehicle made in Mexico.