UPDATE: Alaska Advances Single Plate Bill to Senate
DON’T DELAY! Please contact the Senate Transportation Committee immediately to request support for H.B. 166:
You may use the following points in your message:
- H.B. 166 allows the display of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all passenger vehicles.
- H.B. 166 saves money, conserves resources, and brings the state in line with other states that have moved to a single plate requirement.
- H.B. 166 protects the aesthetic contours of cars and relieve vehicle owners of the burden of having to create mounting holes on original bumpers.
- H.B. 166 accommodates classic and special-interest vehicles, many of which are not originally equipped with a designated place to display a front plate.
- H.B. 166 allows greater performance and styling equipment options for automotive enthusiasts in the state and the industry supporting their hobby.
Overview: Alaska has introduced SAN-supported legislation (H.B. 166) to allow the display of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all passenger vehicles. Under current law vehicles must display two license plates. The bill passed the House and now awaits consideration by the Senate Transportation Committee.