Blackout license plates
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates that are entirely black with white lettering. These ‘blackout’ plates would be available to owners of private passenger vehicles and motorcycles, and would be exempt from certain regular registration requirements. Owners would pay a regular registration fee plus an additional fee of $40 biennially, with an extra $60 for personalized plates, all of which would go into the State Highway Fund.
Key provisions
- The Department of Motor Vehicles can issue ‘blackout’ special license plates.
- These plates must have a solid black background with white lettering.
- The plates are available to owners of private passenger vehicles and motorcycles.
- The plates are exempt from certain regular registration requirements.
- The biennial fee for the plates is the regular registration fee plus an additional $40.
- An additional $60 fee applies for personalized plates.
- The additional fees are deposited into the State Highway Fund.
- The Department must produce the plates within six months of the law’s enactment.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- Motorcycle Owners
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- State Highway Fund
Notable changes
- Introduces a new type of license plate – ‘blackout’ plates – with a specific design.
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