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Posted on 8/29/26 at 8:50 am
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
21543 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 8:50 am
Inspection stickers have been killed. The next to go should be the tiny license plate stickers that we get with registration.

They cost the State to buy and mail, and a study shows they have zero impact on whether people keep their registration current. This would save the state money, save citizens PITA, and have no downside (unless your brother in law runs the sticker company).

From Washington Post:

“After more than a century of managing these arcane and outdated rules, a growing number of states are going electronic and sticker-free. New Jersey was the first to ditch its vehicle decals in 2004. One cited reason was sticker theft. Connecticut followed in 2010 because technology made registration stickers unnecessary, saving the state hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. Pennsylvania stopped in 2017.

A Pennsylvania State study found the change had zero effect on how many drivers stayed current on their registration, and it saved the state $1.1 million a year on tag production and another $2 million on mailing them out.
This year, Idaho joined the no-registration-sticker club, saving the state about $300,000 annually. North Carolina is moving to an electronic system starting Oct. 1, eliminating printing and mailing costs that total $4.8 million annually.”

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“Opinion | This tiny sticker on your car is a big waste of time and money”
Posted by Night Vision
Member since Feb 2018
24416 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 8:52 am to
They don't charge you for mailing them?
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
57365 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 8:56 am to
It’s your tax $ spent on mailing them
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
40441 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 8:57 am to
Spend all that money and develop a AI program that constantly runs a cross-reference with licensed drivers and current insurance policies.

Subpoena lapsed policyholders to prove insurance coverage.

If they don't or can't prove coverage, impound their car(s).



ETA; 12-14% of Louisiana drivers have no automobile insurance.

This post was edited on 8/29/26 at 9:31 am
Posted by UKWildcats
Lexington, KY
Member since Mar 2015
20630 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:04 am to
It's 2026. It's absolutely time to move forward on this.
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
7094 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:14 am to
Let's eliminate these as well as the upcoming QR code stickers before we waste the money printing them.
Posted by Pax Regis
Alabama
Member since Sep 2007
15410 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:15 am to
States will cling to these as they are an easy visual indicator for LEOs to see if plates are expired and trigger more revenue collection.
Posted by GregMaddux
LSU Fan
Member since Jun 2011
18778 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:18 am to
Never gonna happen. The jackasses just lowered it from 5 years to 3. Has no impact on me as i never renew it.
Posted by evil cockroach
27.98N // 86.92E
Member since Nov 2007
9405 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:22 am to
Nowadays with rapid license plate readers , seems like a cop can instantly know if your tag is expired or in default. No need for the cop to go look for a special sticker
Posted by Jack Bauers HnK
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
6090 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:24 am to
quote:

States will cling to these as they are an easy visual indicator for LEOs to see if plates are expired and trigger more revenue collection.


License plate readers will make the visual aspect a non issue.
Posted by TexasTiger89
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2005
27010 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:25 am to
We have windshield stickers in Texas.
This post was edited on 8/29/26 at 9:26 am
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
40543 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:40 am to
quote:

Has no impact on me as i never renew it.




license plate readers are gonna love you..
This post was edited on 8/29/26 at 9:40 am
Posted by Night Vision
Member since Feb 2018
24416 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 9:57 am to
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It’s your tax $ spent on mailing them


Most states, if you get anything mailed from the gubment, they charge you extra for it.
Posted by StringMusic
Metaire, LA
Member since Dec 2006
813 posts
Posted on 8/29/26 at 10:01 am to
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rapid license plate readers


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