The Orange County Register columnist often known as Honk is grateful for his readers, not least due to what he learns from them. Among the many insights of the previous yr:
There aren’t any plans to revamp the standard-issue California license plate, which grew to become the norm in 2011, a Division of Motor Autos spokesperson mentioned.
In case you have 1984 Olympic license plates, you’ll be able to preserve renewing them, however they haven’t been obtainable to get for many years and even alternative plates are lengthy gone.
In truth, as soon as any model of specialised plate has been discontinued, such plates can’t be changed however can proceed for use.
As soon as a automobile or truck rolls off of a dealership’s lot, the brand new proprietor can get cited for not having two plates. Even for Teslas that always don’t sport entrance license plates.
Underneath state legislation, drivers can show to law enforcement officials they’ve insurance coverage through a cellphone app.
To retain Actual ID when renewing your license, select the Actual ID choice on the appliance even when you have already got it — or the privilege goes away. Some drivers have been confused by this.
To get a Actual ID, the method can begin on-line however should conclude with a visit to a DMV workplace. Upon getting it, you don’t have to supply the wanted paperwork once more apart from proof-of-residence paperwork when you transfer.
Exterior lights on civilian bikes, automobiles and vans can’t be blue below the legislation. Blue lights are reserved for first responders. Homeowners of autos in violation can get a fix-it ticket, a quotation or — if the officer determines the offender is impersonating a cop — even arrested.
Whenever you see — or don’t see — non-working streetlights on highways it’s usually due to copper thefts.
