The state legislature finally backed down and killed H.3149 while advancing our plate reform. We forced them to acknowledge that our vehicles and our exhaust systems are not their property to regulate into oblivion. Stay vigilant because these bureaucrats will surely try to sneak their agenda through the back door …
September 21, 2015
Massachusetts: Supporting Aftermarket Exhausts; Opposing Front Plates
Final supporters
The purpose of this petition is to make our voices heard to our elected officials in an organized and concise manner in regards to the proposed bills supporting the use of single license plates and opposing the ban of aftermarket exhausts.
Support Bill H.3022 – There is no valid reason why motor vehicles should be required to have two license plates. There are older cars that do not have mounting provisions for a front plate. Motorcycles do not have a front plate. Additionally, the fact that there are still green vintage plates in circulation means that the current law applies unequally to residents of Massachusetts. By eliminating the front plate requirement, and asking residents to turn in their unneeded front plates, the state could recycle the unused aluminum plates to produce revenue while also saving money and conserving resources going forward. Supporting this bill will also bring Massachusetts in line with other states that have moved to a single plate requirement.
Oppose Bill H.3149 – This bill is specific to motorcycles, yet mentions all other types of motor vehicles. The bill ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to improve the efficiency of vehicles without increasing emissions. The bill would deny Massachusetts residents the ability to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable options comprised of corrosion resisting materials including stainless steel and titanium. This is especially relevant in New England during the winter months. Additionally, the bill only supplies law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce for motorcycles, allowing officials to make subjective judgments on whether an aftermarket exhaust system on any other motor vehicle is in violation.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 12, 2015
August 11, 2015
The statehouse is watching our numbers. We are clawing our way toward twenty-five hundred signatures and I need you to shove this into every feed you have so the politicians know we are not going away.
March 28, 2014
The bureaucrats at the State House are still ignoring us while they try to push these ridiculous restrictions on our vehicles. I am done waiting for them to acknowledge the common sense in H.3022 and recognize that H.3149 is nothing but a blatant attack on car owners. We are going to keep the pressure on until they stop treating our property like their personal playthings.
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 2, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
September 25, 2013
September 23, 2013
The statehouse bureaucrats are ignoring us because they think this is just a small hobbyist gripe. We need to hit one hundred signatures right now to prove them wrong and force them to pay attention to our demands.
335 Comments
Mass produced stock exhaust are just that mass produced to save a penny. Why stop people from adding a more efficient system to their cars. Front plate aren't necessary. You already allow green plates to run rear only plates.
Working at a service shop I can attest to how often we see rusty and rotted exhausts here in New England and how having the choice for a more rust resistant exhaust system would be wiser for consumers and enthusiasts alike
I believe those who vote on legislature, should keep in mind that the vehicle customization industry produces billions of dollars in spending. Creating bills like this, inhibit entrepreneurs, and decrease the incoming tax dollars (which we can agree is not in abundance).
I'm signing this because I'm sick of being harassed by cops saying my exhaust is to loud when it isn't even an aftermarket exhaust. In my experience law enforcement abuse this law just to give young kids in nice cars a hard time.
Many cars out there don't have a place for a front plate and I'm not about to put holes in my front bumper. Aftermarket exhausts aren't an issue. Let them use them if they want. If you think their exhaust is loud imagine how loud it is for them inside the car.
Don’t these tyrannical PDs have enough reasons to ticket us?
This is our time !
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The state legislature finally backed down and killed H.3149 while advancing our plate reform. We forced them to acknowledge that our vehicles and our exhaust systems are not their property to regulate into oblivion. Stay vigilant because these bureaucrats will surely try to sneak their agenda through the back door …
September 21, 2015
Massachusetts: Supporting Aftermarket Exhausts; Opposing Front Plates
Final supporters
The purpose of this petition is to make our voices heard to our elected officials in an organized and concise manner in regards to the proposed bills supporting the use of single license plates and opposing the ban of aftermarket exhausts.
Support Bill H.3022 – There is no valid reason why motor vehicles should be required to have two license plates. There are older cars that do not have mounting provisions for a front plate. Motorcycles do not have a front plate. Additionally, the fact that there are still green vintage plates in circulation means that the current law applies unequally to residents of Massachusetts. By eliminating the front plate requirement, and asking residents to turn in their unneeded front plates, the state could recycle the unused aluminum plates to produce revenue while also saving money and conserving resources going forward. Supporting this bill will also bring Massachusetts in line with other states that have moved to a single plate requirement.
Oppose Bill H.3149 – This bill is specific to motorcycles, yet mentions all other types of motor vehicles. The bill ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to improve the efficiency of vehicles without increasing emissions. The bill would deny Massachusetts residents the ability to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable options comprised of corrosion resisting materials including stainless steel and titanium. This is especially relevant in New England during the winter months. Additionally, the bill only supplies law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce for motorcycles, allowing officials to make subjective judgments on whether an aftermarket exhaust system on any other motor vehicle is in violation.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 12, 2015
August 11, 2015
The statehouse is watching our numbers. We are clawing our way toward twenty-five hundred signatures and I need you to shove this into every feed you have so the politicians know we are not going away.
March 28, 2014
The bureaucrats at the State House are still ignoring us while they try to push these ridiculous restrictions on our vehicles. I am done waiting for them to acknowledge the common sense in H.3022 and recognize that H.3149 is nothing but a blatant attack on car owners. We are going to keep the pressure on until they stop treating our property like their personal playthings.
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 2, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
September 25, 2013
September 23, 2013
The statehouse bureaucrats are ignoring us because they think this is just a small hobbyist gripe. We need to hit one hundred signatures right now to prove them wrong and force them to pay attention to our demands.
335 Comments
It could also be argued that add on plate brackets pose a threat to pedestrian safety, fuel efficiency, cooling efficiency, and related effects. That said, I'm signing this because I have an aftermarket exhaust that I love and a front plate that ruins the sight lines of my car.
Mass produced stock exhaust are just that mass produced to save a penny. Why stop people from adding a more efficient system to their cars. Front plate aren't necessary. You already allow green plates to run rear only plates.
Working at a service shop I can attest to how often we see rusty and rotted exhausts here in New England and how having the choice for a more rust resistant exhaust system would be wiser for consumers and enthusiasts alike
I believe those who vote on legislature, should keep in mind that the vehicle customization industry produces billions of dollars in spending. Creating bills like this, inhibit entrepreneurs, and decrease the incoming tax dollars (which we can agree is not in abundance).
I'm signing this because I'm sick of being harassed by cops saying my exhaust is to loud when it isn't even an aftermarket exhaust. In my experience law enforcement abuse this law just to give young kids in nice cars a hard time.
Many cars out there don't have a place for a front plate and I'm not about to put holes in my front bumper. Aftermarket exhausts aren't an issue. Let them use them if they want. If you think their exhaust is loud imagine how loud it is for them inside the car.
Don’t these tyrannical PDs have enough reasons to ticket us?
This is our time !
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It could also be argued that add on plate brackets pose a threat to pedestrian safety, fuel efficiency, cooling efficiency, and related effects. That said, I'm signing this because I have an aftermarket exhaust that I love and a front plate that ruins the sight lines of my car.