Wyoming Front License Plate Exemptions
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Summary for LSO115 Bill No.: HB0074 Effective Date: 7/1/2015 LSO No.: 15LSO-0306 Enrolled Act No.: HEA 26 Chapter No.: 34 Prime Sponsor: Blake Catch Title: Front license plate requirement. Subject: Creates additional front license plate exemptions. Summary/Major Elements: This act: Exempts antique vehicles and vehicles originally manufactured without a front license plate bracket from the requirement to display a front license plate ; Amends the existing front plate exemption for custom vehicles by removing a requirement that the vehicle have been manufactured before 1968. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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Last checked Aug 7, 10:28 AM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurring because the Senate deleted language requiring that vehicles must be manufactured without any means to display a front plate. They argue that since brackets are readily available for most vehicles, this provision should remain in the bill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that front license plates are essential for law enforcement to identify offenders and believes the current Senate amendments create loopholes allowing many vehicles to avoid having them.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because conversations with law enforcement revealed that the previous version created confusion and could lead dealers to stop installing brackets, causing issues for tracking vehicles.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he observed that most new vehicles already have front plates installed, and his concerns about specific sports cars were shared with law enforcement.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he owns a vehicle without a factory mounting bracket, and using an aftermarket solution causes his license plate to fall off frequently.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he owns vehicles not built with front brackets or airflow accommodations, making compliance difficult without this exemption.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill, arguing that removing the requirement for front plates hinders law enforcement's ability to read license numbers from a distance while driving.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill, stating it is a good idea for street rods and other vehicles lacking front plates that have been discussed for some time.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he owns a red Corvette without a bracket and notes that similar legislation in Nevada has caused no problems.
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Adopted Standing Committee by HTransportation
Adopted 2nd reading by Hastert
Adopted 3rd reading by Landen