Law eliminates replacing license plates every 10 years
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A state law that takes effect today will save the commonwealth $59 million over the next three years by eliminating a mandate requiring PennDOT to replace license plates every 10 years, Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler said. The last time license plates were replaced on all registered vehicles in the state was in 1999.
"Thanks to the use of higher quality, more durable materials in the manufacture of license plates in recent years, it's possible to eliminate the mandatory 10-year replacement cycle," Mr. Biehler said. "By replacing license plates on an as-needed basis, the commonwealth will realize significant cost savings during this time of fiscal uncertainty."
Under the law, PennDOT is required to replace illegible license plates, free of charge, but only when a license plate has been deemed illegible by a certified mechanic during inspection, or by a law enforcement officer. An illegible license plate is defined as one or more letters or numerals not recognizable from 50 feet.
First Published January 26, 2009 11:08 am
