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The place that I really like, the coolest bar ever bar none, has them all over the place. I have a plate from an official car from the 1960 Republican national convention that I am giving to them in my will.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Heck, on my old car, the local regulation is with vintage/YOM plates, you only need one, but I use them both, as they look cool.
Remember too....the reader can review 1800 license plates an hour....but the only plates it actually brings up are the ones that are problematic. It is really like a camera the TV stations use or they show on the internet.....you can see license plates but it doesn't mean anything unless they should pull that license.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
That said, if you are determined to stay in sanctimonious lecture mode(and I'm relatively certain that you are), might I suggest you direct your words towards those "progressive" jurisdictions where traffic stops have almost been eliminated and where the DAs don't prosecute anything other than the most serious offenses.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Backing out doesn't put you at a disadvantage liability wise as your liability is the same regardless of if you are backing out or pulling out. Oh and if someone is going down the aisle backwards and you are pulling out of a space forward the person backing up has the right of way so the collision would be your fault if you are pulling out of a stall.
It's not the same rules because "backing up" automatically makes you at fault in the insurance world. You are guilty until proven innocent when backing.
Pulling out faster makes it less likely to get hit by someone that isn't paying attention. You give them less time to hit you, and you are less of a sitting duck. This goes back to your problem of realizing that not all collisions are from lack of reaction time for other people. Often they have no reaction. Once you start backing out, and your rear end is sticking out, even if you stop/stopped, a person can ram you in the back corner and you'll get blamed for it, even if you stopped because they have the "right of way." That's exactly what happened to me, only I was going about 0.5 MPH and didn't have time to hit the brakes in time to get down to zero. From what I could gather out of Geico, it wouldn't have mattered, I was at least 3/4 of the way out of my space and you'd think someone would see me and stop rather than try to ram rod through.
That's why you want to go forward; you don't have "auto" liability for a collision when your going forward, and you have the advantage if they are backing.
Lastly, you reiterated your same point from before, but as I said, when's the last time you saw someone going down a parking aisle in reverse for a long distance? I don't think it's ever happened to me. It would be dumb for them to do that; especially if they don't have a 2-way dash cam and back up cam setup. You are better off reducing your time in reverse as close to zero as possible if you don't want to get blamed (even partially) for terrible driving and other terrible drivers trying to collide with you.
My Dad had a 1954 Pontiac Chieftain in two-tone blue. I know it had front plates because NY has always required front plates.
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My Dad had a 1954 Pontiac Chieftain in two-tone blue. I know it had front plates because NY has always required front plates.
We used to visit family in Patchogue N.Y. in the 50s and the license plates said "The Empire State" and were black and orange.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I didn't know that expressing opinions and dialogue equate to sanctimonious lectures. I guess it does if you already know all the answers.
I thought since I favor law and order that made me "anti-progressive". But labeling people in advance even though you have no idea about them helps make your point.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Whenever a dealer said they’d put the plates on for any new ride, I told them not to bother, not even with the front plate holder. I would do it myself. Of course, I never did.
Pulling out faster makes it less likely to get hit by someone that isn't paying attention. You give them less time to hit you, and you are less of a sitting duck. This goes back to your problem of realizing that not all collisions are from lack of reaction time for other people. Often they have no reaction. Once you start backing out, and your rear end is sticking out, even if you stop/stopped, a person can ram you in the back corner and you'll get blamed for it, even if you stopped because they have the "right of way." That's exactly what happened to me, only I was going about 0.5 MPH and didn't have time to hit the brakes in time to get down to zero. From what I could gather out of Geico, it wouldn't have mattered, I was at least 3/4 of the way out of my space and you'd think someone would see me and stop rather than try to ram rod through.
That's why you want to go forward; you don't have "auto" liability for a collision when your going forward, and you have the advantage if they are backing.
Lastly, you reiterated your same point from before, but as I said, when's the last time you saw someone going down a parking aisle in reverse for a long distance? I don't think it's ever happened to me. It would be dumb for them to do that; especially if they don't have a 2-way dash cam and back up cam setup. You are better off reducing your time in reverse as close to zero as possible if you don't want to get blamed (even partially) for terrible driving and other terrible drivers trying to collide with you.
You have to forget the "backing up" rule, it's not that you are backing up that gives you the liability it's that you are pulling into traffic. So backing out of a spot does not increase your liability as it is the same as if you are pulling straight out. You are at fault regardless of if you are going forward or not.
As for going down the parking aisle in reverse for a long distance I did that about a week ago. I was leaving the local Home Depot and decided to leave the by heading towards the store to get out, it's usually easier to get out that way due to lot design and how I wanted to proceed once I got to the main road. However this particular day that was a mistake as traffic right along the front of the store for whatever reason came to a complete halt. Since I quickly realized that traffic wasn't moving in that area and that there were several cars in this aisle waiting for traffic to clear so seeing that there was no one behind me I backed up far enough for me to take a different path out of the lot. Yes this is an extreme example that rarely happens but you do often see people backing up for short distances for various reasons. However this is meaningless as regardless of if you are pulling out or backing up your liability is exactly the same.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Even with the few minor needs, it sounds like he got a very nice condition survivor. Just not sure what you would do with it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Down here on the Florida Toll Roads and even at major airports for parking, cameras are set up to “read” your license plate tag if you don’t have a “SunPass” transponder. Tolls are recorded using a higher toll charge and a bill is sent to your home or business along with an administration fee.
Out of State tagged vehicles also receive a statement, but collecting that toll can be difficult. I don’t know what the Florida DOT does if tolls are not paid by out of State vehicles. I would like to know what Florida does in those cases.
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Down here on the Florida Toll Roads and even at major airports for parking, cameras are set up to “read” your license plate tag if you don’t have a “SunPass” transponder. Tolls are recorded using a higher toll charge and a bill is sent to your home or business along with an administration fee.
Out of State tagged vehicles also receive a statement, but collecting that toll can be difficult. I don’t know what the Florida DOT does if tolls are not paid by out of State vehicles. I would like to know what Florida does in those cases.
They toll rental cars through the rental companies. Just got my bill for the trip to Florida. They overcharged me by $3.95, but I think I'll let it slide...
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Down here on the Florida Toll Roads and even at major airports for parking, cameras are set up to “read” your license plate tag if you don’t have a “SunPass” transponder. Tolls are recorded using a higher toll charge and a bill is sent to your home or business along with an administration fee.
Out of State tagged vehicles also receive a statement, but collecting that toll can be difficult. I don’t know what the Florida DOT does if tolls are not paid by out of State vehicles. I would like to know what Florida does in those cases.
From my last experience about 4 years ago out-of-state cars don't have to pay to drive on toll roads in Florida. But, I think Sun Pass is a national much more sophisticated system, and if you use a Sun toll road and don't have a transponder, a bill gets sent to you....they have access to your address now. Of course Florida residents can't renew their license until the bill is paid. I can't find out anything definitive about what they can do to you if you don't pay and live out of state or in Canada.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
When I rented the van a couple weeks ago, I just brought along my ez pass. Worked just fine at every toll point, at the normal car rate. And a side note, it’s absurdly expensive to make the short (5 minute?) stretch into Boston from 95 to 395. That RT cost more than the pike front NY to 95!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Down here on the Florida Toll Roads and even at major airports for parking, cameras are set up to “read” your license plate tag if you don’t have a “SunPass” transponder. Tolls are recorded using a higher toll charge and a bill is sent to your home or business along with an administration fee.
Out of State tagged vehicles also receive a statement, but collecting that toll can be difficult. I don’t know what the Florida DOT does if tolls are not paid by out of State vehicles. I would like to know what Florida does in those cases.
My guess is that they would contact your states DMV and if your state has a reciprocal agreement with them then you will have to satisfy the amount due before renewing your registration. Pretty much like if you owed a fee or fine in your own state.
BTW why doesn't the Florida site to calculate tolls doesn't seem to work?
Also when will the Florida turnpike start accepting EZ pass?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
From that I deduce that while they might be good drivers and can park between the lines that doesn’t make them smart in the head.
Yeah, let’s circle back to why backing in isn’t as smart as some folks would like us to believe.
jmonroe
So, you’re good at colors but can you stay between the lines.
jmonroe
Again with front plates, it works fine in areas with a far superior motoring culture to here, doesn't offend me anyway. I suspect front plate enforcement, like much of law enforcement, also has socio-economic components. Especially around Seattle, it seems the majority of Teslas don't have a front plate. I can guarantee you a kid from Tukwila in a 98 Civic without a front plate is going to be harassed about it many times before Kevin or Karen from Bellevue in their electric egg is even given a warning.
It seems those who troll for the close spots often look like they would benefit from some long walks, anyway. Parking is a funny thing. I'll probably be going back to the office at least occasionally in July. I plan to back in or pull forward, preferably beside some kind of barrier where I can the passenger side close, so the driver's side is distant from the other space.
Man I wish my (relatively, compared to some parts of the US) progressive area was still insane about the failed expensive war on drugs, and engaged in the con of civil asset forfeiture - make work projects and revenue streams, gotta pay for the LARPing gear and thick pensions somehow. The world is envious of the American record for crime and punishment, the incarceration and recidivism rates show something is working.
The only thing they would accept was signed bill of sale, which is why I (now) always get a bill of sale when I turn over a used car. A friend of mine traded in a van at a new car dealership many many years ago, so many years that he was buying a Mopar K-Car. Some 6 months later, the Texas Highway Patrol showed up at his house for violations involving the van. It turned out the used car sales manager at the dealership gave the van to his son, who went off to college and engaged in a great many illegal activities using the van with the original license plates still on it.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
(another reason to all back in)
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
They forgot to tie their Wisconsin plates to EZ Pass, when they switched.
Drove to Chicago and went through 3 small tolls each way totalling less than $10.
They got fined 6 X $25 for having mismatched EZ Pass and plates.
Not sure if the fines were from the city or the state.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The fine was not from EZ Pass, it was from whomever owned the toll roads.
Pretty sure it was the city of Chicago,
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Shakespeare confronts Covid.
William Shakespeare came to get vaccinated
Nurse: Which arm?
Shakespeare: As You Like It
Nurse: Was that painful
Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
Nurse: You will have to have a second jab.
Shakespeare: Measure For Measure
Nurse: So what do you think of the general awareness with regard to Covid?
Shakespeare: Comedy Of Errors
Nurse: I heard your wife Anne decided to get vaccinated in the company of her friends?
Shakespeare: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Nurse: Did you try convincing her?
Shakespeare: Love’s Labour Lost
Nurse: Wouldn’t she listen to you?
Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Nurse: So what happened at the other vaccination centre?
Shakespeare: The Tempest
Nurse: But it worked out?
Shakespeare: The Taming Of The Shrew
Nurse: So it is okay then?
Shakespeare: All’s Well That Ends Well
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