New license plate mandate axed, state leaders say
The state’s controversial proposal to force drivers to buy new license plates is dead, top legislative leaders said Sunday. “The plan to issue new license plates for all... More »
AM New York - Nov. 16, 2009
$25 Fee for New License Plates May Be Repealed
A plan to start charging New York drivers $25 for new license plates will be scuttled, lawmakers said on Sunday. The fee had caused an uproar among upstate officials, who... More »
New York Times - Nov. 15, 2009
Pols KO license to 'steal'
The plates are off the table. The controversial plan to require state motorists to spend $25 for new license plates they don't want appeared to be dead in the water last... More »
New York Post - Nov. 16, 2009
Vanity's price: More on new license plate charges
Rest assured: If you already have a plain, personalized license plate, you are grandfathered and can continue to pay that $40 annual fee. Just don't let the registration... More »
Houston Chronicle - Nov. 15, 2009
N.Y. 'Road Rage' Puts Kibosh On License Plates
This is one time -- maybe the only time -- where a good old fashioned case of road rage paid off. Motorists believe they forced state officials to back off. 'There are a... More »
WCBS-TV - Nov. 16, 2009