I think the real issue is that the new highly-reflective ones make much better
targets for laser guns. That's what the cops are trained to aim for first. If
they can't get a reading off the plate, they have to search for something else
reflective and you have a better chance of detecting it.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of datsunmike
> Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 5:26 PM
> To: Dennis Currington; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: CA Black Plate Bill Vetoed
>
>
> Yep, I'm sure lots of crooks drive old cars. From what I see on TV here in
> NY all the car chases in CA involve p/ups and SUVs and Camaros. They seem to
> attract all those criminal types.
>
> I bet the gold lettered ones are even more attractive as they are similar to
> the teeth of the perps.
>
> Thank God for clear thinking politicians and their eagerness to protect us
> from criminals :)
>
> Yeah, right.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dennis Currington" <dc311@mail.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 11:29 AM
> Subject: CA Black Plate Bill Vetoed
>
>
> > I don't know if this ever got posted or not.
> >
> > Below is the report on AB 834, the California Black Plate law. I realize
> > that, as a group, we may be divided on this issue: Some of us (with black
> > plates) don't want more people to get them, especially cars that are not
> > original California cars. Some of us (with white plates) want to get them
> > to add that bit of nostalgia! But all in all, they're just license plates.
> > Our cars are still unique, regardless of plate color!
> > ===============================================================
> >
> > Subj: Vintage License Plate Update! AB 834 Vetoed by Governor!
> > Date: 8/31/01 1:32:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time
> > From: William.Bird@asm.ca.gov (Bird, William)
> >
> > Dear Friends,
> >
> > I am deeply disappointed to report to you that Governor Davis has just
> > vetoed AB 834, the Vintage License Plate measure from Assemblyman Mike
> > Briggs. Assemblyman Briggs is saddened by the Governor's decision, and is
> > looking at several options.
> >
> > I have included the Governor's veto message below. Assemblyman Briggs and
> > his staff express our deep gratitude to everyone who called, emailed and
> > wrote the Governor on behalf of AB 834. Your actions are very much
> > appreciated, and I'm sorry that we could not deliver better news.
> >
> > Bill Bird
> > Communications Director
> > Assemblyman Mike Briggs
> > 29th Assembly District
> >
> >
> > Governor's Veto Message
> >
> > August 30, 2001
> >
> > To Members of the California State Assembly
> >
> > I am returning Assembly Bill 834 without my signature.
> >
> > This bill would authorize the extension of the Year of Manufacture license
> > plate program to include automobiles that were manufactured prior to 1970,
> > and commercial vehicles, including light duty trucks, that were
> manufactured
> > prior to 1973.
> >
> > This bill conflicts with the intent of existing law, which requires the
> > Department of Motor Vehicles to issue license plates that are
> reflectorized.
> > The older license plates authorized by this bill doe not contain
> > reflectorized material. This change represents a significant potential
> > public safety problem as reflectorization assists police officers and
> > citizens in accurately identifying vehicles that are involved in unlawful
> > activities.
> >
> > The purpose of the vehicle license plate is for identification and
> > registration purposes only. Allowing the expansion of the program, as
> > indicated in this bill, would make tens of thousands of old license plates
> > containing blue and black background colors eligible for the Year of
> > Manufacture license plate program. I am not supportive of allowing such a
> > significant increase in the number of non-reflectorized license plates on
> > our streets and highways.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Gray Davis
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dennis Currington
> > 1967.5 2000
> > 1970 510
> > 1971 240Z
> > San Diego
> >
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