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PennsylvaniaΥw Transportation Funding Law - Fee for Local Use ࡲticipating Counties
PURPOSE
Act 89, which became law on November 25, 2013, established a special fund within the state treasury called l Use Fund.좾Beginning January 1, 2015, a county may pass an ordinance to implement a fee of $5 for each vehicle registered to an address located in that county. The $5 county fee is collected by PennDOT at the time a vehicle is registered or renewed. These funds will be used by the county for transportation purposes or be allocated by the county in accordance with Section 9010 (c) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. The $5 county fee is in addition to the registration fee.
Counties that wish to participate must notify PennDOT 90 days prior to the effective date of the ordinance. PennDOT provides notification of participating counties to authorized agents via the Driver and Vehicle Services Update Bulletin. Local Use Fund fees are being collected by PennDOT and its authorized agents.
PennDOT will begin collecting the $5 fee for registrations expiring in the month the county ordinance is effective. For example, when completing registration renewals for a vehicle registered in Cumberland County, with an ordinance effective date of 4/7/2015, the $5 fee is charged when the current registration expires April 2015 or later. In this example, the $5 fee also applies to new registrations issued on or after the effective date of the Cumberland County ordinance (4/7/2015).
PARTICIPATING COUNTIES
Below are the effective dates for counties that have passed an ordinance to implement the $5 fee.
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EFFECTIVE DATE 4/7/2015 |
PARTICIPATING COUNTY Cumberland |
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4/29/2015 |
Fulton |
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5/1/2015 |
Blair |
In addition, the new law raises the fees collected for many PA vehicle services, including vehicle registration fees and driver license fees. Get a complete detailed Summary HERE.
A few changes are:
Changes to Vehicle Registration Fees:
쯦ont>Basic passenger car registration fees will increase from $36 to $37 in 2015-16 and from $37 to $38 in 2017-18. An inflationary CPI adjustment would then apply increase every two years starting July 1, 2019.
kup truck registration fees will increase from $58.50 to $60 in 2015-16 and from $60 to $62 in 2017-18. Inflationary increase every two years thereafter. An inflationary CPI adjustment would then apply increase every two years starting July 1, 2019.
- Antique/classic/collectible car registration fees will increase from $75 to $77 in 2015-16 and from $77 to $80 in 2017-18. An inflationary CPI adjustment would then apply increase every two years starting July 1, 2019.
Vertical Motorcycle License Plate
Act 89, signed into law on November 24, 2013, provides for the availability of a motorcycle license plate designed to be displayed vertically. Vertical motorcycle plates are an option for motorcycle enthusiasts who prefer the positioning of vertical plates over horizontal plates
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The cost for the vertical motorcycle plate is $20.
Applicants may apply by completing Form MV-165, బication for a Vertical
Motorcycle Registration Plate.Ⲿ
A horizontal motorcycle license plate may not be displayed vertically.
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Spring Carlisle Set to Open the 2015 Carlisle Events㈯me㣨edule The Third Event of the Year is the First at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds in 2015
CARLISLE, PA 稩le the month of April isn௦ficially the start of replica watches the spring season, it is the month when most start thinking outdoor thoughts. The weather has turned, the flowers are blooming, your favorite baseball team still has a chance at the post season and itനe month that has hosted Spring Carlisle since its inception in 1977. This yearring offering runs April 22-26 and will once again welcome nearly 100,000 guests to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds to buy, sell and trade all things automotive. There are also cool activities that the family can enjoy, a great array of food, automotive history on display and a thrilling collector car auction, presented by Carlisle Auctions. All of these things can be experienced for a singular price point and best of all, kids 12 and under gain free access to the five-day show. Spring Carlisle brings people together from around the world who all share a common passion, the fake rolex watches collector car hobby. The 8,100 vending space at the fairgrounds historically fill with thousands of vendors who are moving automotive pieces and parts, collectibles, merchandise and other hard-to-find items. That makes Carlisle THE place to replica watches be for a deal and those hard-to-find items. As a perfect complement to the massive swap meet, there is a car corral with thousands of past, present and future classics for sale by owner. Onsite financing makes every purchase at Carlisle simple and the taxi and parts hauling services provided make navigating the grounds all the more easy. |
Buying and selling aside, Spring Carlisle also hosts the future of the automotive hobby via the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) engine challenge and some non-automotive shopping options with the Womenϡsis. As HROT goes, high school aged students from the region compete against the clock as they tear down and reassemble a Chevy small block engine. Top teams advance to a national finals in either Las Vegas or Indianapolis. In fact, the defending national champions from the Burton Center in Virginia will be competing at Spring Carlisle. Schools are encouraged to get involved today to better enhance this great competition. The Womenϡsis is dubbed the ﭥ away from chrome⥣ause itવst that, a place to shop where items offered carry a non-automotive theme with items geared more for women. The oasis sits near the main office, just inside of Gate 3 and was introduced to Spring Carlisle in 2014. Because of its popularity, itࢡck! And we always have a row of non-automotive vendors located behind the main office at the spring and fall shows. Finally, yet another feature attraction for Spring Carlisle is the two-day collector car auction powered by Carlisle Auctions. Millions of people watch car auctions on TV, but why do that when guests can experience the bidding and buying process live and in person. Consignments continue to be taken via the Carlisle Auctions撅E UNLESS SOLD policy and the registration process remains fair and simple. Due to demand, the quality and quantity of cars has increased too. Best of all, anyone who buys a ticket to Spring Carlisle and enjoys a day on the grounds can attend the auction for free. |
BMC Club PA Specialty Plate Update (April 10, 2013)
The Blue Moon Cruiser Rod & Custom Association has been approved by PennDOT to issue Pennsylvania specialty registration plates to club members. These plates are available now. Please contact John Kaufman directly at 717-574-1426 for more details and to place your order. As of this date, April 10, 2013, 47 plates have been requested by members. Numbers begin at 00001 and progress upward.
Update: As of June 4, 2013 plate numbers through 80 have been sold/taken. Higher numbers now available.
Once the club produces and sells about 35 plates our startup costs will be negated and any future plates sold will bring $15 per plate into the club treasury. Our startup costs are currently about $500. So, not only will you have the privilege of displaying your club affiliation on your vehicle you will be benefitting the club and our community efforts. You must be an active member of the Blue Moon Cruisers Rod & Custom Association to qualify to purchase this specialty plate for your vehicles. These plates will contain numerals/digits only . First number will be a zero followed by 4 numbers in sequential order incremented by one with each new plate produced. No letters are available. Numbering begins with 00001, 00002, 00003, etc. Plates will be produced by PA Department of Corrections (Big House Industries) at the Camp Hill, PA correctional facility. Below is an example of the BMC plate along with two current specialty plates from other clubs:
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SPECIALTY PLATE ISSUANCE INFORMATION (per PennDOT)
Specialty plates are manufactured in standard plate colors - blue, white, and yellow. The layout will consist of the organization's emblem displayed on the left of the plate followed by a two-letter designation to the left or right of five numbers. The organization's name appears across the bottom of the plate and "Pennsylvania" is printed across the top of the plate.
Specialty plates are available for passenger cars, motor homes and trucks with a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less.
Specialty plates are not available for motorcycles and trailers.
No "personalized" plates are available under the Specialty Plate Program.
A one-time fee of $20 is paid to PennDOT for each plate sold.
The $20 fee is separate from the annual registration renewal fee.
Organizations may charge a fee in addition to the $20 PennDOT fee.
The additional fee must be paid directly to the organization and not submitted to PennDOT.
Other PA Specialty plate organizations are listed
HERE.
Vintage Plates Ruled Legal for PA Residents
New Law Paves the Way for "Year of Manufacture" tags to Adorn Collector Cars
April 3, 2012....With the passage of HB 1203, Pennsylvania residents can properly and proudly display when their vintage or antique ride was manufactured.
Update: Governor, Tom Corbett, signed the bill into law on April 12, 2012. Law is effective in 120 days.Using year-of-manufacture plates provides a better authentication of historical vehicles and furthers the public awareness of collector cars in our society. In addition, the passing of this bill brings Pennsylvania in line with 45 other states that allow the display of vintage plates. Car owners who have a period specific license plate can now use it, with proper verification and registration from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Representative John Lawrence, a Republican from Chester County and prime sponsor of the bill noted in a recent release touting the passing that "antique and classic automobiles play an important role in Pennsylvania's economy and enthusiastic car collectors from around the state had contacted me in support of this legislation." Lawrence continued by noting that "Pennsylvania annually hosts a number of internationally recognized car shows, creating an economic impact well into the millions."
"HB 1203 is a great accomplishment for the car collectors of Pennsylvania," said Carlisle Events co-owner and co-founder Bill Miller, Jr. "Most states in the U.S. already allow vintage license plates to be used on collector cars and for many collectors, this is the crowning touch to their restored or beautiful original collector car." Miller concluded by saying, "Hats off to Representative John Lawrence, all who approved the law and to our Governor, Tom Corbett for making this happen."
The passage is expected to be signed in the coming days by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. Other details will be posted as PennDOT gears up to implement the law.
Wording of HB 1203 regarding YOM plates is as follows:
(a.1) Vintage registration plates.--In lieu of a special plate issued under subsection (a), the owner of an antique or classic motor vehicle may request permission from the department to display a vintage registration plate from the model year of the motor vehicle. The vintage registration plate shall be:
(1) Provided by the motor vehicle owner.
(2) A Pennsylvania registration plate issued between the years 1906 and 1975.
(3) Legible from a reasonable distance.
The applicant shall provide information as the department may require for processing the request and a $75 application fee.
The department may deny a request to use a vintage registration plate for cause.
To see the full text of HB 1203 in PDF format click HERE
This legislation would amend Section 1340 of the Vehicle Code (relating to antique, classic and collectible plates) to permit owners of antique or classic motor vehicles to display on their vehicles a vintage license plate from the model year of the vehicle.
The bill will limit the vintage plates to those issued between 1906 and 1975. The plate must be provided by the owner and be legible from a reasonable distance, and PennDOT may deny a request for cause.
The application fee for PennDOT to process these requests is $75. The plates will replace any antique or classic plate issued by PennDOT.
FISCAL IMPACT
: This legislation will provide PennDOT savings as they will not have to produce an antique plate while collecting $75 per application.
The U.S. Postal Service is issued a Limited Edition Foreverﳰan> stamp featuring historic Hot Rods as part of the 2014 stamp program
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The
first-day-of-issue dedication
ceremony took place at the
National Street Rod Association
(NSRA) Street Rod Nationals East
Plus at the York Expo Center
in York, PA on June 6, 2014.
Available in
booklets of 20 stamps,
customers may purchase the
stamps at
usps.com/stamps, at
800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) or at
Post Offices nationwide and on
eBay at
ebay.com/stamps.
"These Hot Rods stamps mark the
beginning of America͊ fascination with customizing
fast cars,㡩d Postmaster
General Patrick Donahoe in
dedicating the stamps.
they堪ust as popular today as
they were decades ago. Just like
the cars they celebrate, these
stamps are timeless in that
they堧ood for mailing
First-Class letters anytime in
the future.Ⲿ
Joining
Donahoe in dedicating the stamps
were
ᲠCrazy TV host Barry
Meguiar and NSRA Special Events
Director Jerry Kennedy. |
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Note: Meeting minutes cannot be posted until accepted by membership vote at the following month's meeting.
BMC Ride into the Sunset - Dinner & Dessert Cruises
While there is a wide variety of advertisers that support the Blue Moon Cruisers by taking out an ad in our Blue Moon Cruiser Directory many are restaurants and other eating establishments. Members have always been encouraged to take their business to our advertisers. Rick and Donna Meisel, have designed a novel and fun way for all members to give back to some of them. Restaurants, drive-in's and ice cream shops have always been a part of our lives and history. Where did you go on your first date in that ole' 52 Chevy back in 1960? I'll bet it was a drive-in restaurant or ice cream stand. Rick and Donna have instituted the Ride into the Sunset series of cruises starting on Monday, May 21, 2007. Where is it written that a cruise can only happen on a weekend?
Please RSVP to: Rick and Donna Meisel (717-921-8875) for information and RSVP or sign up at the monthly meeting.
We're on Facebook -
Blue Moon Cruisers Rod & Custom Assoc. Facebook Group
If you have a Facebook account (sign up for one if you don't) we have established a Blue Moon Cruisers Group site that you can join. The main purpose of the Group site will be for all members to engage in active discussion on various topics. It will not replace the current web site. One example is to post last minute cruises, events, shows, ice cream run, etc. All BMC FB members then can be contacted automatically by email to inform them of the event.
BMC logo on your chair at Shenk Co, 5010 E Trindle Rd, #100, Mechanicsburg for only $7
or add $3 for name. THANX to Ken Brenizer who paid setup fee as gift to BMC!
Building Committee to Fundraise: John Kauffman, Tom Shumaker, Simon Williams, Less Gross, Paul Gettel, Ron Burkholder.
Let us know if you want to help.
Newsletter submissions- Email Laurie at RNLB96@VERIZON.net Subject Line: BMC or leave message on 717-657-2902 THANKS!
We Get Letters.......Requests for Event "Rental" Vehicles
Wedding Car Requests
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Love Story--Part 2-- Update--2008
Blue Moon Cruiser Ron Allyn Swartley for the 5th year in a row had his drag strip record setting 1956 Plymouth Fury on display at the ANNUAL YORK US 30 DRAG STRIP REUNION SHOW held in the huge Toyota building inside the York Fairgrounds. Ron's 1956 Plymouth Fury was the only stock Mopar from the 1950's on display among the 250+ record breaking cars at the show. Drag cars and drivers from all across the country had their famous cars on display. Bruce Larson's USA 1 Camaro, Bud Faubel's Hemi Honker Dodge, Dave Stricklers' Old Reliable 62 & 63 Chevy's, Bill Jenkins' Grump's Toy Camaro and hundreds more. Ron also did a short Elvis performance on stage which included singing " Are you lonesome tonight" on stage to Linda Vaughn the famous Ms. HURST.
Before and after Ron's performance the huge building came alive with Rock and Roll music from the 50's 60's and 70's with George Nye, York US 30's official track announcer doing interviews and introducing songs. The whole building took on a air of nostalgia with the beautiful drag race cars of yesterday surrounded by their famous drivers as the Oldies Rock and Roll music played in the background. Each year the show gets bigger----don't miss it next year!!!!!!!!! Being there is like taking a ride in a TIME MACHINE.!!!!!!!!! ( pictured below is Ron and York's official track announcer. While being interviewed Ron was quoted as saying " THE YORK US 30 REUNION SHOW WAS FIT FOR A KING" !!!
Click here: York Nostalgia - York Reunion & Nostalgia Nationals
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BMC Banner Custodians
Area
Custodian
East Shore
Glenn Martin
West Shore
John Rudy
Perry County
Gene McCarty
If you are hosting or attending a car related event and want to represent the Blue Moon Cruisers we have several large banners available for display at the event from the members listed above. You must arrange to pick up and return the banner in a timely manner.
IMPORTANT reminders:
The "Sunshine Lady", Peg Lehman, needs your assistance identifying members or their families who are ill or where there have been deaths. Peg may be reached at 790-0732.
If you have an address change ANYTIME during the year, please notify Jim Hinkle, newsletter editor, so that he can change his mailing file. You don't want to miss any of his Blue Moon Cruiser newlsetters. His address is always on the address block of the newsletter or you can find him in the club directory
Blue Moon Cruisers Rod & Custom Association
717 Market St. Suite 400
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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