Very unlikely. EV sales are gaining more percentage of total car sales every year, and HOV lanes in general are getting pretty clogged up (atleast in my state of CA) from the additional EV/Zero Emission vehicles.
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California DMV - Plates & HOV Stickers
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chobra
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Normally I would agree but CA wanting to ban gas vehicles by 2035 means they will need to continue incentivizing people to switch to non-gas vehicles.
If\when there is a republican governor, there's a high chance the incentives (CAV decal) get reduced\paused\removed. And currently there's a state budget deficiency that you have to factor in.
2024 election and state budget will likely determine what happens with the CAV decal beyond 2025.
2024 election result outcome:
Democratic governor and state budget deficiency or surplus = CAV decal gets renewed and 2035 ban on gas vehicles remains
Republican governor and state budget deficiency = CAV decal likely does not get renewed and kick the can down the road about the 2035 ban on gas vehicles
I highly doubt they extend the CAV decal program for EVs. Maybe for FCVs, but EVs are far too numerous already and are clogging up the HOV lanes. They aren't "special" enough because they've gone mainstream.
chobra
Member
Let our future selves worry about it while our current self enjoy the solo HOV life, lets gooooo
If the plate actually expires, I would park my car outside the police or sheriff's station and ask them to ticket me just so I could have standing to sue Tesla for damages and then run to the media (something like "NBC Bay Area Investigations" or "7 On Your Side") with the story.
mgs333
Member
Heh, might not be a bad idea but seems like Tesla has really good lawyers.
Spoke to Tesla and they said just wait and call back next week. They said they do not issue new temporary plates. I said I'm almost certain I will not get my plates by the end of the month and asked what I am supposed to do and she said call back next week. (not her problem that way).
1 thing the Tesla rep said was that lots of people who bought at that time (year end rush) are starting to get their plates and they can email me the registration once it's available.
But lawyers aren't allowed in small claims court (which is where a fine like this would be sorted out).
stopcrazypp
Well-Known Member
Go to your local store to ask, you don't have to go back to your delivery store necessarily, other stores should still be able to check if Tesla received and submitted your DMV documents.
chobra
Member
After you try to work with Tesla customer service (888-518-3752) or your local sales team and you feel that nothing is being accomplished.
www.dmv.ca.gov
Report DMV Violations - California DMV
If you suspect or have witnessed any DMV violations or unlawful activities, you may file a complaint with the Investigations Division.
www.dmv.ca.gov
If they hand out metal plates, they must have a supply in stock.
The metal plates are made in Folsom State Prison.
See how Folsom Prison inmates churn out 50K CA license plates a day
Behind the thick granite walls at Folsom State Prison lies a factory where inmates take pride in their hard work as they manufacture every single license plate used in the state of California.
www.kcra.com
stopcrazypp
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I think the point is they don't stamp them there, they just assign you a plate that was pre-stamped that they grab off the shelf. If you are doing a custom plate however, obviously this process would be different.
Exactly. I did this several times, including just a few months ago when I bought a car from out of state and had to go to the DMV to register it. They pulled an envelope of plates out of a drawer, assigned it to my car and handed them over to me. They keep a steady supply of random plates on hand.
I do not know if AAA has plates on hand. I think they do not.
Anyway, if you are truly in danger of having your tags expire, just head to the DMV and I think they will get you plates now.
chobra
Member
Not until 2025 at least, but after that remember to bring your passport when you fly even domestically if you don't have REAL ID
And apparently when entering a nuclear plant, someone remind Homer Simpson
REAL ID FAQs | Homeland Security
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the implementation the REAL ID Act. Passed by Congress in 2005.
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