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RayZ28 · 06-18-2013, 05:18 PM

Saw this story about the possibility of getting e-license plates going in SC.. as far as the anti-theft and reducing the visits to dmv sounds like a plus.. but i can only imagine the price for these things.. here's the story..

http://www.itworld.com/security/3613...used-track-you

The Stig · 06-18-2013, 05:31 PM

Clever idea, but cost wise I'm not seeing it. Each tag would need to have access to the cell towers, which would be a monthly fee charged by the cell companies I'm guessing.

Then there's the security of the system, how long before some hacker gets in and starts changing people's plates around?

45thCamaro · 06-18-2013, 06:30 PM

Or changing their own plate to say whatever they want

GunnyG · 06-18-2013, 06:36 PM

Sounds like a great idea...I'd sell ad space to Google on mine. Change it everyday or so to recoup the cost of the plate.

Mr_Draco · 06-18-2013, 06:59 PM

I saw them on CNN earlier. They reported that they are expected to go nationwide by 2020.

It's a neat idea but I'm not seeing it actually being feasible. Besides the security aspect, how are they expecting to power them on current vehicles? Batteries? Require the owners to take them in every night and charge them up? I can see them being required on future vehicles that have a wiring harness built in and designed for it, but for older vehicles I don't think so.

Angrybird 12 · 06-18-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RayZ28

Saw this story about the possibility of getting e-license plates going in SC.. as far as the anti-theft and reducing the visits to dmv sounds like a plus.. but i can only imagine the price for these things.. here's the story..

http://www.itworld.com/security/3613...used-track-you

It says the cost would be about $100.

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

I saw them on CNN earlier. They reported that they are expected to go nationwide by 2020.

It's a neat idea but I'm not seeing it actually being feasible. Besides the security aspect, how are they expecting to power them on current vehicles? Batteries? Require the owners to take them in every night and charge them up? I can see them being required on future vehicles that have a wiring harness built in and designed for it, but for older vehicles I don't think so.

I guess you missed this part

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The e-plates could remain completely inert for up to 10 years without any charge and would only require energy if they were to change their display, which the plate would draw from the car's kinetic movements or solar power.

Envy · 06-18-2013, 09:32 PM

What a bunch of crap! More big brother tracking our movements and our habits...I don't like the sound of this one bit...it's a huge infringement on our privacy. Not to mention the next thing you know...where you go will be affecting your insurance rates. Plus according to what it says...if my license was suspended...all six of my cars would be unavailable for my husband (or friends) to drive?

PHXLT1 · 06-18-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Envy

What a bunch of crap! More big brother tracking our movements and our habits...I don't like the sound of this one bit...it's a huge infringement on our privacy. Not to mention the next thing you know...where you go will be affecting your insurance rates. Plus according to what it says...if my license was suspended...all six of my cars would be unavailable for my husband (or friends) to drive?

AMEN! Then you get a ticket for something you may or may not have done. Nah, me no likee! Everything is going high tech. Just more problems to deal with and, wait, did you say you have 6 cars?! Damn!

Envy · 06-18-2013, 10:37 PM

Well technically I have seven...lol...but the SRX is for sale so I don't count it or my husband's two.

Mr_Draco · 06-19-2013, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

It says the cost would be about $100.

I guess you missed this part

Yea I didn't completely read the article as I've seen the news report on tv.

AdamZ · 06-19-2013, 04:44 AM

I would freakin love to know who is insured and uninsured. That's for sure. I'd go burn their cars.

ToolFan66 · 06-19-2013, 05:46 AM

Stupid, all a thief would have to do is take the plate off, and leave it on the ground.
Put the car in someone else's name?

jewel25 · 06-19-2013, 07:50 AM

Does this mean no more front plates?

Having a front and rear plate will double the price.

RayZ28 · 06-19-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jewel25

Does this mean no more front plates?

Having a front and rear plate will double the price.

Yeah I'd hope so... Seems like the price for one plate alone would be ridiculous.. Let alone adding an unwanted front plate to the price..

06-18-2013, 05:18 PM	#1
RayZ28 So-Cal Camaro Invasion Drives: Autobot Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tha Valley Posts: 693	E-License Plates? Saw this story about the possibility of getting e-license plates going in SC.. as far as the anti-theft and reducing the visits to dmv sounds like a plus.. but i can only imagine the price for these things.. here's the story.. http://www.itworld.com/security/3613...used-track-you

06-18-2013, 05:31 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Clever idea, but cost wise I'm not seeing it. Each tag would need to have access to the cell towers, which would be a monthly fee charged by the cell companies I'm guessing. Then there's the security of the system, how long before some hacker gets in and starts changing people's plates around? __________________

06-18-2013, 06:36 PM	#4
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Sounds like a great idea...I'd sell ad space to Google on mine. Change it everyday or so to recoup the cost of the plate. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

06-18-2013, 09:32 PM	#7
Envy Bully Proof Drives: C5 COTW 1/31/2011 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,633 View My Garage	What a bunch of crap! More big brother tracking our movements and our habits...I don't like the sound of this one bit...it's a huge infringement on our privacy. Not to mention the next thing you know...where you go will be affecting your insurance rates. Plus according to what it says...if my license was suspended...all six of my cars would be unavailable for my husband (or friends) to drive? __________________

06-18-2013, 10:37 PM	#9
Envy Bully Proof Drives: C5 COTW 1/31/2011 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,633 View My Garage	Well technically I have seven...lol...but the SRX is for sale so I don't count it or my husband's two. __________________

06-18-2013, 06:30 PM	#3
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	Or changing their own plate to say whatever they want

06-18-2013, 06:59 PM	#5
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,179	I saw them on CNN earlier. They reported that they are expected to go nationwide by 2020. It's a neat idea but I'm not seeing it actually being feasible. Besides the security aspect, how are they expecting to power them on current vehicles? Batteries? Require the owners to take them in every night and charge them up? I can see them being required on future vehicles that have a wiring harness built in and designed for it, but for older vehicles I don't think so.

06-19-2013, 04:44 AM	#11
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	I would freakin love to know who is insured and uninsured. That's for sure. I'd go burn their cars.

06-19-2013, 05:46 AM	#12
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Stupid, all a thief would have to do is take the plate off, and leave it on the ground. Put the car in someone else's name? __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

06-19-2013, 07:50 AM	#13
jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,110 View My Garage	Does this mean no more front plates? Having a front and rear plate will double the price. __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread