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Title: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 23, 2007, 04:53:12 PM
I know that Wisconsin DMV has started issuing CAP license plates to members, but are there any other states that have them?

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Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Stonewall on August 23, 2007, 04:55:28 PM
Here' is Virginia's plate.  I used to have one when I lived there.

(http://www.dmv.state.va.us/images/plates/cvairpat.gif)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 23, 2007, 04:58:44 PM
Wow...that is painfully drab.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Stonewall on August 23, 2007, 04:59:24 PM
They've been around for at least 15 years, they could use some updating for sure.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: AlphaSigOU on August 23, 2007, 05:00:41 PM
Quote from: Stonewall on August 23, 2007, 04:55:28 PM
Here' is Virginia's plate.  I used to have one when I lived there.

(http://www.dmv.state.va.us/images/plates/cvairpat.gif)

I used to have the original issue VA CAP license plate; numbers began with 3-xxx for VA Wing, 9-xxx for NATCAP Wing members residing in VA. Mine was 9-030.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: davedove on August 23, 2007, 05:02:00 PM
I don't have one, but I have seen them in Maryland.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: JC004 on August 23, 2007, 05:06:09 PM
(http://www.pawingcap.com/img/licenseplate-sm.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: afgeo4 on August 23, 2007, 05:07:50 PM
Will you guys need new license plates when the USAF Auxiliary Shield is no longer authorized?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ddelaney103 on August 23, 2007, 05:13:31 PM
Quote from: afgeo4 on August 23, 2007, 05:07:50 PM
Will you guys need new license plates when the USAF Auxiliary Shield is no longer authorized?

Considering how much trouble it is to get org plates approved?  Not bloody likely.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: JohnKachenmeister on August 23, 2007, 05:14:23 PM
Quote from: afgeo4 on August 23, 2007, 05:07:50 PM
Will you guys need new license plates when the USAF Auxiliary Shield is no longer authorized?

Heretic!

BURN HIM!
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Pylon on August 23, 2007, 05:15:19 PM
(http://nysdmv.com/pl8image/cappl8.gif) (http://nysdmv.com/emerg.htm)

New York has them as well.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 23, 2007, 05:15:46 PM
Probably.  They'll likely switch to just the red prop on the white triangle and blue circle.  Or, if we are unbelievably lucky, the CAP seal.  But I know there are regulations against that.

Quote from: JohnKachenmeister on August 23, 2007, 05:14:23 PM
[qoute]
Heretic!

BURN HIM!
SHUN THE NON-BELEIVER!! SHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SeattleSarge on August 23, 2007, 05:20:38 PM
Wow!  Probably a long time, if ever, we'll get those in Washington.  We just got Veteran's plates approved last year.

-SeattleSarge
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 23, 2007, 05:24:30 PM
Quote from: SeattleSarge on August 23, 2007, 05:20:38 PM
Wow!  Probably a long time, if ever, we'll get those in Washington.  We just got Veteran's plates approved last year.

Wow, if it took the DMV that long to get you veterans plates, I dont even want to know what its like to stand in their lines!

I have to say from all the pics posted, I like WI the best.  It looks like you guys are limited to a 3 or 4 digit number.  In WI they have 6 digits and you can personalize them for an extra $15
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: jb512 on August 23, 2007, 05:25:24 PM
Texas' is kinda drab...
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SeattleSarge on August 23, 2007, 05:27:27 PM
Quote from: SARKID on August 23, 2007, 05:24:30 PM
Quote from: SeattleSarge on August 23, 2007, 05:20:38 PM
Wow!  Probably a long time, if ever, we'll get those in Washington.  We just got Veteran's plates approved last year.

Wow, if it took the DMV that long to get you veterans plates, I dont even want to know what its like to stand in their lines!

The real rub is that they issued Square Dancer plates before Veteran's...  No, I'm not making this up.  Anyway, back to the topic....

-SeattleSarge
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Nomex Maximus on August 23, 2007, 05:37:51 PM
I think we should have four cars with CAP plates driving in formation, each one from a different state....

...sorry, needed to lighten things up a bit...

:)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 23, 2007, 05:42:41 PM
Quote
The real rub is that they issued Square Dancer plates before Veteran's...  No, I'm not making this up.

.....wow.  Coming from WI im surprised we dont have polka plates.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: TankerT on August 23, 2007, 05:52:40 PM
Quote from: SARKID on August 23, 2007, 05:15:46 PM
Probably.  They'll likely switch to just the red prop on the white triangle and blue circle.  Or, if we are unbelievably lucky, the CAP seal.  But I know there are regulations against that.

The Wisconsin Plates will not be changing.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 23, 2007, 06:02:55 PM
Hi Maj. Thomas,

Good to know, I'd hate to have to get new plates lol
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: afgeo4 on August 23, 2007, 06:07:48 PM
Quote from: Nomex Maximus on August 23, 2007, 05:37:51 PM
I think we should have four cars with CAP plates driving in formation, each one from a different state....

...sorry, needed to lighten things up a bit...

:)

Admit it, you were going to say four vans, but then realized that getting 4 (functioning) CAP vans in one location for anything other than an encampment is almost impossible.

Speaking of the missing van formation... shall we get Maj. Brodsky to drive?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ddelaney103 on August 23, 2007, 06:18:18 PM
Quote from: SARKID on August 23, 2007, 05:15:46 PM
Probably.  They'll likely switch to just the red prop on the white triangle and blue circle.  Or, if we are unbelievably lucky, the CAP seal.  But I know there are regulations against that.

The big problem with the CAP seal is visibility - using the image size available on an plate, it's very hard to decode the CAP seal.  The MAJCOM patch is much more visually distinctive.

MD plates were originally all text and moved to the MAJCOM.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SJFedor on August 23, 2007, 06:34:49 PM
(http://state.tn.us/revenue/vehicle/licenseplates/emergency/emergency.jpg)

Tennessee for POV's. Police Officers, EMT/Paramedics, CD/EMA personnel, and CAP members are elligible for them.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ELTHunter on August 23, 2007, 07:34:33 PM
Quote from: JC004 on August 23, 2007, 05:06:09 PM
(http://www.pawingcap.com/img/licenseplate-sm.jpg)

Now you've done it.  If NHQ sees this, they'll ask for royalty payments on use of the cap name and MAJCOM image:)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: JC004 on August 23, 2007, 07:46:56 PM
Quote from: ELTHunter on August 23, 2007, 07:34:33 PM
Quote from: JC004 on August 23, 2007, 05:06:09 PM
(http://www.pawingcap.com/img/licenseplate-sm.jpg)

Now you've done it.  If NHQ sees this, they'll ask for royalty payments on use of the cap name and MAJCOM image:)

PAWG has a lot of money.  They are probably considering that as an option to take it when we aren't looking.   ;D
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: drcomm on August 23, 2007, 09:21:01 PM
Oklahoma has a Civil Air Patrol tag.  This image is from OK Tax Commission's web site.  They are the folks that issue the tag.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SJFedor on August 23, 2007, 09:24:30 PM
My favorite thus far is Wisconsin.

Of course, after Tennessee  ;D ;D
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 23, 2007, 09:38:19 PM
Hey man, gotta love the SARKID

People who arent in CAP keep asking me "What's a SARK and why does it have ID?"
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: _ on August 24, 2007, 02:26:45 AM
(http://mva.state.md.us/bin/w/i/CivilAirPatrol.gif)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: captrncap on August 24, 2007, 03:02:33 AM
I know that in NY, the plate doesn't extend any special privileges - what about other states?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: RiverAux on August 24, 2007, 03:32:23 AM
A google search indicates that Nevada, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Kentucky seem to have them.  Probably more. 
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 24, 2007, 04:41:59 AM
Quote from: captrncap on August 24, 2007, 03:02:33 AM
I know that in NY, the plate doesn't extend any special privileges - what about other states?

Wisconsin's don't extend any privileges, but they are another "get out of jail free card".  I've heard horror stories about police in other states, but in WI, if you have military|EMT|firefighter|police plates the cops tend to leave you alone out of professional courtesy.  That and I have a bunch of firefighting/police window clings on the back of my truck from when my dad(firefighter) and step-mom(police) owned my truck. 
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: brasda91 on August 24, 2007, 04:46:14 AM
Quote from: RiverAux on August 24, 2007, 03:32:23 AM
A google search indicates that Nevada, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Kentucky seem to have them.  Probably more. 

Correct on KY.  Haven't had one in quite sometime.  I've gone through personalized plates, LEMF plate, fire dept plate and finally settled on my veteran plate.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: pixelwonk on August 24, 2007, 04:56:25 AM
CAP plates are not a get out of jail free card.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on August 24, 2007, 05:01:10 AM
I use it, but don't abuse it.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: RogueLeader on August 24, 2007, 05:01:30 AM
Iowa recently approved CAP plates, IIRC
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: docspur on August 24, 2007, 09:49:50 AM
Missouri's got it.

at least it doesn't have the "Rat On A Stick" on it.  nice design , would put it here but couldn't get the graphic to save.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: AlphaSigOU on August 24, 2007, 11:38:56 AM
(http://www.txdot.gov/services/vehicle_titles_and_registration/specialty_plates/images/milv/civair.jpg)

Here's Texas CAP license plate. Very plain. Official CAP vehicles get 'Exempt' tags.

Rat on a Stick? What the....?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: AlphaSigOU on August 24, 2007, 11:41:26 AM
Quote from: tedda on August 24, 2007, 04:56:25 AM
CAP plates are not a get out of jail free card.

Correctamundo. And neither are Masonic emblems for that matter.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: docspur on August 24, 2007, 12:28:30 PM
Quote from: AlphaSigOU on August 24, 2007, 11:38:56 AM
Rat on a Stick? What the....?

If you check out Missouri Wing's patch... some call it (lovingly) "The Rat On A Stick."  Others on this discussion board have informed me that they have heard it "The Golden Ass."  I don't see a donkey on it...I see a rat.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: pixelwonk on August 24, 2007, 01:14:00 PM
Here's Missouri's plate

(http://tedda.net/images/mizzou_plate.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: afgeo4 on August 24, 2007, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: AlphaSigOU on August 24, 2007, 11:41:26 AM
Quote from: tedda on August 24, 2007, 04:56:25 AM
CAP plates are not a get out of jail free card.

Correctamundo. And neither are Masonic emblems for that matter.

Ah... but you never know... Masons carry a lot of weight here in the Northeast. Especially if the cop is a member himself.

I also know that the NYPD is very unlikely to pull you over if you have emergency vehicle tags. They usually don't know what CAP is and won't take the chance of it being someone important like a politician. By unlikely I mean they may give you some headroom in speeding or missing a stop sign, not driving in the oncoming lane at 60mph. The NYPD also tends not to bug government vehicles. City, State or Federal. Mostly because you shouldn't bite the hand that feeds you.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: AlphaSigOU on August 24, 2007, 03:59:36 PM
Quote from: afgeo4 on August 24, 2007, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: AlphaSigOU on August 24, 2007, 11:41:26 AM
Quote from: tedda on August 24, 2007, 04:56:25 AM
CAP plates are not a get out of jail free card.

Correctamundo. And neither are Masonic emblems for that matter.

Ah... but you never know... Masons carry a lot of weight here in the Northeast. Especially if the cop is a member himself.

I also know that the NYPD is very unlikely to pull you over if you have emergency vehicle tags. They usually don't know what CAP is and won't take the chance of it being someone important like a politician. By unlikely I mean they may give you some headroom in speeding or missing a stop sign, not driving in the oncoming lane at 60mph. The NYPD also tends not to bug government vehicles. City, State or Federal. Mostly because you shouldn't bite the hand that feeds you.

Helps if you're driving down some one-horse town in Oklahoma (namely, Colbert, Tushka, Stringtown and other towns on the way to Tulsa on US69/75) whose main revenue stream is speeding ticket collections.)

I got bagged once in Coweta outside Tulsa - got off only with a warning. Couple of days later I visited Coweta Lodge and noticed on the past master wall that the cop who stopped me was a PM of that lodge. Helped to have the S&C on the back windshield, I guess.  ;D
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SAR-EMT1 on August 24, 2007, 04:30:19 PM
Quote from: SeattleSarge on August 23, 2007, 05:20:38 PM
Wow!  Probably a long time, if ever, we'll get those in Washington.  We just got Veteran's plates approved last year.

-SeattleSarge

Thats just because Washington is kinda anti-soldier, pro-liberal.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Cecil DP on August 24, 2007, 06:00:39 PM
The problem in getting organizational plates is that the sponseringorganization has to put up the initial fee for the plates which is about $25,000 and then has to have a certain amount sold  at between $25 to $40 every year in order to keep them in production. Personally I prefer my "Free" Purple Heart plate to a $40/annum Civil Air Patrol plate.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: arajca on August 24, 2007, 06:17:05 PM
Depends on your state.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: 0 on August 24, 2007, 06:27:18 PM
We don't have them in MA.   :(
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: afgeo4 on August 24, 2007, 06:48:46 PM
Quote from: SAR-EMT1 on August 24, 2007, 04:30:19 PM
Quote from: SeattleSarge on August 23, 2007, 05:20:38 PM
Wow!  Probably a long time, if ever, we'll get those in Washington.  We just got Veteran's plates approved last year.

-SeattleSarge

Thats just because Washington is kinda anti-soldier, pro-liberal.
Of course... I mean with Fort Lewis, Fairchild AFB and McChord AFB...
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: afgeo4 on August 24, 2007, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: Mike M on August 24, 2007, 06:00:39 PM
The problem in getting organizational plates is that the sponseringorganization has to put up the initial fee for the plates which is about $25,000 and then has to have a certain amount sold  at between $25 to $40 every year in order to keep them in production. Personally I prefer my "Free" Purple Heart plate to a $40/annum Civil Air Patrol plate.
I prefer paying $40/annum to being eligible for a Purple Heart
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Cecil DP on August 24, 2007, 10:05:18 PM
Quote from: afgeo4 on August 24, 2007, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: Mike M on August 24, 2007, 06:00:39 PM
The problem in getting organizational plates is that the sponseringorganization has to put up the initial fee for the plates which is about $25,000 and then has to have a certain amount sold  at between $25 to $40 every year in order to keep them in production. Personally I prefer my "Free" Purple Heart plate to a $40/annum Civil Air Patrol plate.
I prefer paying $40/annum to being eligible for a Purple Heart

To be quite honest about it, The Vietcong who dropped the mortar shell on me didn't ask my permission.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Cecil DP on August 24, 2007, 10:09:32 PM
Quote from: NERMA002 Safety on August 24, 2007, 06:27:18 PM
We don't have them in MA.   :(

We looked into when COL Raymond was the Wing/CC. (I was his DP) The startup cost was prohibitive and as I stated earlier you had to have a minimum number to maintain the plate production. Its also considered a vanity plate=$40 extra on issue and renewals.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: wacapgh on August 25, 2007, 12:44:04 AM
Quote from: SeattleSarge on August 23, 2007, 05:20:38 PM
Wow!  Probably a long time, if ever, we'll get those in Washington.  We just got Veteran's plates approved last year.

-SeattleSarge

No petitions (3,500 sigantures min) for special plates will be accepted until July of 2009, then requires legislative approval (the next session would be in Jan 2010).

Two and a half to Three years at the soonest.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: addo1 on September 07, 2007, 04:30:57 AM
  Back to plates, I bought a couple from the Hock Shop the other day for collecter items, and they were pretty cool!   8)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SDF_Specialist on September 07, 2007, 02:59:21 PM
I wish Ohio would come out with one. The only CAP license plates we have are for the corporate vehicles. Rumor has it that someone at Wing HQ many many many years ago got one someone's bad side. I'm actually gonna contact a friend of mine who works for the BMV, and find out if those plates are restricted to CAP corporate vehicles or not.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: PhoenixRisen on September 07, 2007, 08:48:47 PM
Meh... CAP plates.

That would be cool to get them in CA. 

Our "Veteran" plates (on my parent's cars - due to my dad, USAF Vet) are butt ugly.

(http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/veteranT_150.jpg)

You get the plates, then pick the "sticker" you want from your list and stick it on there.  Pretty cheap if you ask me.  Here's the entire list

http://www.cacvso.org/Contentpage.asp?ContentID=170
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SJFedor on September 08, 2007, 04:10:53 AM
(http://www.cacvso.org/uploads/v-88.gif)

Sweet! Any able bodied male 18 and older can get a CA license plate with this sticker!
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: pixelwonk on September 08, 2007, 04:12:24 AM
that's dead sexy.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on September 08, 2007, 05:13:59 AM
Quote from: SJFedor on September 08, 2007, 04:10:53 AM
Sweet! Any able bodied male 18 and older can get a CA license plate with this sticker!

I'll keep my CAP plates thanks  :P
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: pixelwonk on September 08, 2007, 08:58:37 PM
Word.

(http://www.tedda.net/IMGS/IFINDU.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on September 08, 2007, 10:49:03 PM
LOL, very nice!  *Applause*
:D :D :D
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: arajca on September 09, 2007, 01:28:28 AM
Has anyone looked into plate toppers? The same kind of plates (4"X12" or 4"X10") that volunteer fire depts. use.

What would YOU be willing to pay for one? $5, $7.50, $10, $??
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Cecil DP on September 09, 2007, 07:23:44 AM
Quote from: PhoenixCadet on September 07, 2007, 08:48:47 PM
Meh... CAP plates.

That would be cool to get them in CA. 

Our "Veteran" plates (on my parent's cars - due to my dad, USAF Vet) are butt ugly.

(http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/veteranT_150.jpg)

You get the plates, then pick the "sticker" you want from your list and stick it on there.  Pretty cheap if you ask me.  Here's the entire list

http://www.cacvso.org/Contentpage.asp?ContentID=170

They look like someone made them up on their computer for a 6th grade art class. (Then failed the class).
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: RiverAux on December 22, 2007, 11:12:34 PM
Looks like Ohio just authorized CAP plates: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/12/21/122oleg.html?type=rss&cat=&sid=101 (http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/12/21/122oleg.html?type=rss&cat=&sid=101)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: RiverAux on December 22, 2007, 11:27:12 PM
Found Arkansas plate:
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: AlphaSigOU on December 23, 2007, 12:08:21 AM
Here's Texas CAP license plate... as plain vanilla as they get.

(http://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotrts/specialplateorder//jsp/special_plate_image.jsp?imageData=aced0005737200337478646f747274732e7370656369616c706c6174656f726465722e646174612e5370656369616c506c74496d616765446174615d0cb03d74859f7f0200085a000c6362436f766572506c744e6f490008636948656967687449000d6369496d61676548656967687449000c6369496d616765576964746849000863695374617274584900086369537461727459490007636957696474684c000a6373496d61676555524c7400124c6a6176612f6c616e672f537472696e673b78700000000041000000930000012c0000000e000000380000011274002b2f696d616765732f617070732f7478646f747274732f7674722f706c617465732f6369766169722e6a7067)

Best thing about it... it's free for active and retired CAP members.  (Used to be $10 on top of annual registration fees.) Just ordered mine; should be in the mail in a couple of weeks. (BTW that's not my actual license plate number... just a sample.)

Ordering info: http://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotrts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=30&pltid=47
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: pixelwonk on December 23, 2007, 05:00:28 AM
(http://www.tedda.net/IMGS/IFINDU.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: JohnKachenmeister on December 23, 2007, 03:38:58 PM
Quote from: ♠Recruiter♠ on September 07, 2007, 02:59:21 PM
I wish Ohio would come out with one. The only CAP license plates we have are for the corporate vehicles. Rumor has it that someone at Wing HQ many many many years ago got one someone's bad side. I'm actually gonna contact a friend of mine who works for the BMV, and find out if those plates are restricted to CAP corporate vehicles or not.

Yes, they are.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: mfantroy on March 25, 2008, 02:50:53 AM
The only question I have is that in Missouri to get the cap plates you have to donate $15 and get a emblem use form, as well as be an active member. Any one from MO done this, or know how?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SDF_Specialist on March 25, 2008, 04:24:14 AM
Quote from: JohnKachenmeister on December 23, 2007, 03:38:58 PM
Quote from: ♠Recruiter♠ on September 07, 2007, 02:59:21 PM
I wish Ohio would come out with one. The only CAP license plates we have are for the corporate vehicles. Rumor has it that someone at Wing HQ many many many years ago got one someone's bad side. I'm actually gonna contact a friend of mine who works for the BMV, and find out if those plates are restricted to CAP corporate vehicles or not.

Yes, they are.

They were released as of today!! Just like the plates that represent the USAF, USA, USMC & USN.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SSgt Rudin on March 25, 2008, 04:54:14 AM
Florida currently has this for the front of your vehicle, it is for emergency management personnel and Florida State Statute classifies CAP as an Emergency Management Organization.
(http://a563.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/95/l_b68f822c587dd610b7a0b65d989d6452.jpg)

I designed these which I am now trying to figure out how to get them to the legislator.

(http://a87.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/126/l_7c5fa714d656e18cb3472d87fd4aae46.jpg)
(http://a544.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/50/l_640b6f633ab0ce2323af0a18b5f5a887.jpg)

I found how you have to do it for a "causes" plate, but I think it should be waived from the 10,000 initial plate commitment that FL has.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SJFedor on March 25, 2008, 05:07:04 AM
Quote from: 2d Lt Rudin on March 25, 2008, 04:54:14 AM
Florida currently has this for the front of your vehicle, it is for emergency management personnel and Florida State Statute classifies CAP as an Emergency Management Organization.
(http://a563.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/95/l_b68f822c587dd610b7a0b65d989d6452.jpg)

I designed these which I am now trying to figure out how to get them to the legislator.

(http://a87.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/126/l_7c5fa714d656e18cb3472d87fd4aae46.jpg)
(http://a544.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/50/l_640b6f633ab0ce2323af0a18b5f5a887.jpg)

I found how you have to do it for a "causes" plate, but I think it should be waived from the 10,000 initial plate commitment that FL has.


Talk to whomever is the commander of the State Legislative Squadron. They're usually the ones that rub elbows best with the legislative folks.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Bear Walling on March 25, 2008, 05:14:41 AM
Kentucky's got em.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on March 25, 2008, 07:38:50 AM
I'm a little peeved that the registration cost for WI personalized CAP plates has gone up from about $55 to $99.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: BigMojo on March 25, 2008, 01:47:35 PM
Jordan,

You'd probably have more luck getting something like this through as it's more in line with the rest of the Military Support plates. Just my $0.02, YMMV
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/badger1030/sampl.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SSgt Rudin on March 25, 2008, 09:02:11 PM
Quote from: BigMojo on March 25, 2008, 01:47:35 PM
Jordan,

You'd probably have more luck getting something like this through as it's more in line with the rest of the Military Support plates. Just my $0.02, YMMV
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/badger1030/sampl.jpg)

I do sir, believe you are correct in the fact that it may be easier to get approved, however the Marine Corps just had to be different.

(http://www.floridavets.org/images/usmc_tag.gif)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: CadetProgramGuy on March 26, 2008, 06:09:34 AM
Quote from: BigMojo on March 25, 2008, 01:47:35 PM
Jordan,

You'd probably have more luck getting something like this through as it's more in line with the rest of the Military Support plates. Just my $0.02, YMMV
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/badger1030/sampl.jpg)

Your Plate has a stripe looking alot like the Coast Guards......
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: BigMojo on March 26, 2008, 12:20:14 PM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on March 26, 2008, 06:09:34 AM
Your Plate has a stripe looking alot like the Coast Guards......

You think so? The CG's is more orange as I recall the last time I saw it.
(http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/specialtytags/graphics/us_coast_guard.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: JoeTomasone on March 31, 2008, 04:36:17 AM
Quote from: 2d Lt Rudin on March 25, 2008, 04:54:14 AM

I designed these which I am now trying to figure out how to get them to the legislator.



You might want to hurry:


Quote from: News Article

Florida legislators consider more specialty tags
Sunday, March 30, 2008

MIAMI (AP) - Several groups are looking for a green light for their specialty license plates, but some lawmakers want to put on the brakes on new designs.

Florida already has more than 100 different license plates celebrating everything from the oceans to organ donation and the Olympics. But this legislative session more than a half-dozen specialty license plates have been proposed.

Some lawmakers say the proliferation of the plates is a problem, but others can't seem to curb their enthusiasm for the tags.

Part of the reason for the explosion of tags is they're popular with the public, and groups come to lawmakers requesting their own designs.

But some lawmakers argue that as the number of tags increases, it becomes harder for law enforcement to quickly get information from the tag.

Those lawmakers would like to place a three-year moratorium on new plates issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: SSgt Rudin on March 31, 2008, 05:32:33 AM
Quote from: arajca on September 09, 2007, 01:28:28 AM
Has anyone looked into plate toppers? The same kind of plates (4"X12" or 4"X10") that volunteer fire depts. use.

What would YOU be willing to pay for one? $5, $7.50, $10, $??

you mean like these? http://tinyurl.com/2x8fy5 So I'll go with $10 plus shipping
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: pelican on April 15, 2008, 01:46:19 AM
Okay, being the graphic designer I am, I had to put my 2 cents worth in. I know it gets frustrating when someone gets an idea and everyone else copies it, but I got hit with inspiration and had to make it. Not from Tennessee, but seemed like a good long name to test out. Let me know what you guys think. And also of this bumper sticker I came up with too.(http://[img])[/img]
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: davidsinn on April 15, 2008, 02:00:14 AM
Frak yeah. That is beautiful. My fiancé (graphic designer) and I have come up with some ideas for Indiana. I'll post them tomorrow.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: John Bryan on April 15, 2008, 02:17:15 AM
Quote from: davidsinn on April 15, 2008, 02:00:14 AM
Frak yeah. That is beautiful. My fiancé (graphic designer) and I have come up with some ideas for Indiana. I'll post them tomorrow.


Sorry David......I hate to say this....but Indiana has way too many plates as it is. Plus if every senior and cadet over 16 gets one the state will only sell about 700 plates they need to know for sure they will sell thousends.....so whats in it for the BMV they won't make enough money to cover it? This was pretty much what I heard from the BMV when I looked into it in 2006.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Becks on April 15, 2008, 03:45:11 AM
Dont believe SC has one, I have a Guard one instead.
(http://www.scdmvonline.com/DMVNew/plates/nationalguard04.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: jpnelson82 on April 17, 2008, 08:39:52 AM
How do you go about getting the DMV to issue them? If I was interested in getting the AZDOT to give us them?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Becks on April 17, 2008, 11:53:13 AM
Quote from: jpnelson82 on April 17, 2008, 08:39:52 AM
How do you go about getting the DMV to issue them? If I was interested in getting the AZDOT to give us them?
Does AZ have a CAP plate available?  If so you should be able to go in and simply fill out a form to change your plate over.  If youre referring to the Guard one I have above, CAP has no way of getting those, I was just posting what was on the back of my POV.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: jpnelson82 on April 18, 2008, 03:07:14 AM
if the state doesn't presently have a CAP plate, how would we get the state to adopt one, sorry, I worded badly
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: arajca on April 18, 2008, 03:14:51 AM
Check with your Dept of Motor Vehicles. The process varies between states.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: RiverAux on April 18, 2008, 03:20:22 AM
Given the size of the potential "market" for CAP plates I'm surprised that any of them ever got approved.  Many states are beginning to really hit back hard on approving new plates for small groups that will probably never use all the ones the prisoners stamp out.  I suspect that we're probably going to lose some of the ones we have. 

Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Cecil DP on April 18, 2008, 03:46:45 AM
As posted earlier there is a minimum number of plates that must be sold, generally a minimum of 5,000. In addition some states require that the organization pay the costs of the dies, which is another several thousand dollars.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Stonewall on April 18, 2008, 03:54:24 AM
I always thought it'd be cool to have a front plate with a Master GTM badge, like the way they do parachutist and aviation badges.

Like this:
(http://www.military-honors.com/images/ALP00038.jpg)

(http://www.military-honors.com/images/NLP00008.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: jpnelson82 on April 18, 2008, 07:44:14 AM
I hear ya, back when I was Cadet Major I wanted a diamond plate for the front of my vehicle, came close to making one, just takes paint, a plate, and lots of patience. I had everything except the patience. But I guess there's no point in making a special plate for AZ since the wing is so small, thanks anyway.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ThorntonOL on June 17, 2008, 02:20:41 AM
In PA and I'm not sure about other states. but we don't have a license plate in the front only in the rear. now i know Hock Shop and Vanguard sell "License plates" for vehicles.
Can these be put on the front like those promoting fishing or Nascar?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: hatentx on June 17, 2008, 02:34:32 AM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on March 26, 2008, 06:09:34 AM
Quote from: BigMojo on March 25, 2008, 01:47:35 PM
Jordan,

You'd probably have more luck getting something like this through as it's more in line with the rest of the Military Support plates. Just my $0.02, YMMV
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/badger1030/sampl.jpg)

Your Plate has a stripe looking alot like the Coast Guards......


I like this one better.  I am from Florida and I have my Army plates but I would change them out for the CAP ones if that is what they were
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: JoeTomasone on June 17, 2008, 03:00:25 AM
Agreed, but would like to see "Civil Air Patrol" centered in the white area instead of centered on the entire plate.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: PHall on June 17, 2008, 03:04:58 AM
Quote from: Stonewall on April 18, 2008, 03:54:24 AM
I always thought it'd be cool to have a front plate with a Master GTM badge, like the way they do parachutist and aviation badges.

Like this:
(http://www.military-honors.com/images/ALP00038.jpg)

(http://www.military-honors.com/images/NLP00008.jpg)

I'm surprised that Vanguard actually missed a chance to sell even more crap to us.
Not like them to miss an opportunity like that.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: mikeylikey on June 17, 2008, 04:28:50 AM
^
And we will then see this on the NHQ website tomorrow morning........

"And breaking fresh on Vanguards website this Friday will be the Pre-Order Screen for CAP license plates.  And By the way, we are sending out C&D letters to all states DMV's or motor vehicle bureaus for trademark violations"   >:D
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: hatentx on June 17, 2008, 04:50:58 AM
I am new to this but is National really that bad?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on June 17, 2008, 05:36:55 AM
Quote from: hatentx on June 17, 2008, 04:50:58 AM
I am new to this but is National really that bad?

They occasionally get touchy with copyright stuffs...
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: CadetProgramGuy on June 17, 2008, 07:04:32 AM
Quote from: ♠SARKID♠ on June 17, 2008, 05:36:55 AM
Quote from: hatentx on June 17, 2008, 04:50:58 AM
I am new to this but is National really that bad?

They occasionally get touchy with copyright stuffs...

Occasionally?!? Thats an understatement......
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: swamprat86 on December 26, 2008, 05:11:07 PM
NJ just got CAP plates after years of trying.  The holdup was the members since we needed a certain number of "pre-orders" before the state would print them.

I got mine in the mail on the Christmas eve. Nice early gift.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: winterg on December 26, 2008, 07:13:07 PM
We have CAP plates here in Wisconsin but they're pretty bland.

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/vehicles/personal/special/civilairpatrol.htm
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: pixelwonk on December 26, 2008, 09:36:51 PM
And with the frequency of command emblem changes, outdated twice-over.

still have one though   :D
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on December 26, 2008, 11:24:02 PM
Quote from: winterg on December 26, 2008, 07:13:07 PM
We have CAP plates here in Wisconsin but they're pretty bland.

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/vehicles/personal/special/civilairpatrol.htm

Thats why you surround them with bumper stickers...lots and lots of bumper stickers.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: BuckeyeDEJ on December 27, 2008, 12:47:46 AM
Quote from: hatentx on June 17, 2008, 02:34:32 AM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on March 26, 2008, 06:09:34 AM
Quote from: BigMojo on March 25, 2008, 01:47:35 PM
Jordan,

You'd probably have more luck getting something like this through as it's more in line with the rest of the Military Support plates. Just my $0.02, YMMV
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/badger1030/sampl.jpg)

Your Plate has a stripe looking alot like the Coast Guards......


I like this one better.  I am from Florida and I have my Army plates but I would change them out for the CAP ones if that is what they were

I like this, but I think the red stripe has to go, in favor of silver gray. The blue should also darken up a bit, to match the blue in the shield. Remember that the fewer colors that are used, the cheaper the plate is to make -- sticking with red, blue, gold and silver gray should be quite enough (four spot colors).

The type needs to be centered between the holes in the plate. Other than that, it looks good to go.
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: RiverAux on December 27, 2008, 01:03:39 AM
I agree about the stripe -- too Coast Guardy
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Stonewall on December 27, 2008, 01:45:28 AM
Quote from: swamprat86 on December 26, 2008, 05:11:07 PM
NJ just got CAP plates after years of trying.  The holdup was the members since we needed a certain number of "pre-orders" before the state would print them.

I got mine in the mail on the Christmas eve. Nice early gift.

I did a search but couldn't find it.  How about a picture for us?
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: PhoenixRisen on December 27, 2008, 02:07:24 AM
Quote from: Stonewall on December 27, 2008, 01:45:28 AM
I did a search but couldn't find it.  How about a picture for us?

If they went with their original design, here's the site and a pic:

http://schweiker.njwg.cap.gov/plates/capplates.htm

It's not listed on their DMV website, though.  (Just like their USCG AUX plates.)
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: Eclipse on December 27, 2008, 02:13:32 AM
Quote from: PhoenixCadet on December 27, 2008, 02:07:24 AM
It's not listed on their DMV website, though.  (Just like their USCG AUX plates.)
(http://schweiker.njwg.cap.gov/plates/LicensePlate.jpg)

The CG Aux plates are listed under specialty plates.

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/SpecialtyPlates.htm
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: PhoenixRisen on December 27, 2008, 02:15:34 AM
D'oh!

Thanks for pointin' that out!
Title: Re: CAP License Plates
Post by: swamprat86 on December 27, 2008, 01:51:02 PM
That's the plate, but instead of "USAF Auxiliary" it says "Civil Air Patrol".