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Old 05-28-2008, 08:40 PM
 
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so will my truck or motorcycles be targets of vandalism if I don't swap out my Colorado plates right away when I move?
Well, if I were you, I would change my plates right away. The gesture would be much appreciated, I believe, particularly by the law enforcement community

When we moved to Maine back in '87, I took 2 weeks to change my plates. I received my first ticket after 8 days prior to changing my plates.
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Old 05-28-2008, 08:56 PM
 
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Well, if I were you, I would change my plates right away. The gesture would be much appreciated, I believe, particularly by the law enforcement community

When we moved to Maine back in '87, I took 2 weeks to change my plates. I received my first ticket after 8 days prior to changing my plates.
Most states give you at least 30 days to switch plates. I am always dragging my feet on this issue and when I lived in Maine I think it took me at least a few months before I got around to it. Nobody bothered me.
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Old 05-28-2008, 09:10 PM
 
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Most states give you at least 30 days to switch plates. I am always dragging my feet on this issue and when I lived in Maine I think it took me at least a few months before I got around to it. Nobody bothered me.
So glad no one bothered you! You did not live in Gray ( as in Life is just ok in Gray, courtesy of the Wicked Good Band)

IMHO, I personally think it is a gesture of common courtesy to change your plates ASAP if you intend to reside in that state. You know all your neighbors are checking you and your vehicle out as you drive by
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Old 05-29-2008, 06:14 AM
 
Location: Florida (SW)
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I couldnt wait to get my Maine plates, register to vote and change my Driver's Liscence and get the dogs liscenced......it was all part of becoming a member of the community!
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Old 05-29-2008, 07:22 AM
 
Location: Forests of Maine
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I couldnt wait to get my Maine plates, register to vote and change my Driver's Liscence and get the dogs liscenced......it was all part of becoming a member of the community!
You paid to get a license for your dog?

Our town counsel decided that we do not need to require such a thing from pet owners. Ooops, no we don't have a town counsel. My bad

I like having Maine tags on our cars too
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Old 05-29-2008, 07:55 AM
 
Location: Florida (SW)
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You paid to get a license for your dog?

Our town counsel decided that we do not need to require such a thing from pet owners. Ooops, no we don't have a town counsel. My bad

I like having Maine tags on our cars too
The money for the dog licences go directly to the humane shelters....so I don't mind paying it at all.

It was only about $6.00. One of my dogs was adopted from a humane society in California......they do good work. The dog shelters here in Maine do a very good job of finding homes for dogs.

Last edited by elston; 05-29-2008 at 07:56 AM.. Reason: never remember how to spell "license"; its one of those words like Worchester or Glouster that trip me up
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Old 05-29-2008, 09:04 AM
 
Location: Sunrise County ~Maine
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You paid to get a license for your dog?

Our town counsel decided that we do not need to require such a thing from pet owners. Ooops, no we don't have a town counsel. My bad

I like having Maine tags on our cars too
I have to get my golden a license. I'm a bad mom, I haven't gotten around to it.

Tami~peachie

Last edited by peachie_in_maine; 05-29-2008 at 09:07 AM.. Reason: to many gets
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Old 06-01-2008, 06:01 AM
 
Location: Southwestern Ohio
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I couldnt wait to get my Maine plates, register to vote and change my Driver's Liscence and get the dogs liscenced......it was all part of becoming a member of the community!
I can identify. I don't plan on moving for quite some time, but already tried to become a member of Eastport's Stage East Theater Co. Alas, 'tis not meant to be. They require you to have been involved in a production first.
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Old 06-01-2008, 06:12 AM
 
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The money for the dog licences go directly to the humane shelters....so I don't mind paying it at all.

It was only about $6.00. One of my dogs was adopted from a humane society in California......they do good work. The dog shelters here in Maine do a very good job of finding homes for dogs.
I always paid to license my dogs, money well spent just to keep the dog officer happy. $6 bucks is nothing. At least if one of them happened to get loose and run off and someone found them, they'd know who they belonged too. Call it insurance if you don't like the word tax.
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Old 06-01-2008, 06:22 AM
 
Location: Southwestern Ohio
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dramamama - I thought you were seriously offering to help until I realized just now that you were spoofing my post in friendly funny way! Duh! Ayuh!
Tee hee .. our my little devil horns showing?
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