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Transportation Committee hears proposal for a blackout license-plate option; DOT to supply amendment clarifying fees
Summary
Senate Bill 2133 would authorize a solid-black background license plate with white lettering as a specialty option; DOT estimates initial production costs and projected revenues and the committee requested an amendment to clarify recurring fees and personalization options before further action.
Senate Bill 2133, which would add a blackout plate option for passenger vehicles and qualifying motorcycles, was heard by the Senate Transportation Committee, and the Department of Transportation testified in support.
Senator Rohrs introduced the idea, saying blackout plates are a popular specialty option in neighboring states: “Minnesota, in their 1st year had over 250,000 vehicles request the blackout plates,” the sponsor said while describing constituent interest. Brad Schafer, director of Driver and Vehicle Services for the North Dakota Department of Transportation, told the committee the department supports SB 2,133 and outlined costs and participation estimates: he said production would cost approximately…
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