Comments on: How Can I Help?

By: JD Watson

JD Watson — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:45:19 +0000

I received my tag too. I paid for a personalized plate, but got a number.
I’m on a trip, so I didn’t get to see it in person. I’m told it looks nice.

By: Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:55:38 +0000

5-26-9 today I have recived the BRM plate.It does look good. But Is a bit on the thin side, and one will need a SOLID 4 bold plate to attach it to so it does’nt bend. Would have been stiffer if it were pressed and not printed

By: PHIL KENNEDY

PHIL KENNEDY — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:01:24 +0000

Sent By: Contact Us Administrator Date/Time: 5/14/2009 11:56:45 AM

Comment:
Once the Division of Motor Vehicles receives the plates from the manufacturer, we will begin issuing the plates. The plates will be mailed to the individuals that requested the plates. If we need additional information before the plate can be issued and mailed, a letter will be mailed to the customer with instructions on how to obtain their plate.
The aluminum that is being used for the motorcycle plates is being used for personalized car license plates also and for many other specialty plates. It is not being used for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle plate only.
I apologize for any incorrect information, you might have received and if I can assist you further, please let me know.
Thanks,
Kay Hatcher

By: Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:07:18 +0000

Sent By: Contact Us Administrator Date/Time: 5/14/2009 10:48:21 AM

Comment:
The Division of Motor Vehicles has received the required 300 applications for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle license plate. The Division of Motor Vehicles has been working with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to create the plate with the design and colors that they have requested. Please keep in mind that this is the first specialty motorcycle license plate that will be issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; therefore, it is a new manufacturing process for the Department of Corrections. Specialty motorcycle plates were not issued in the past because the plates were so small and if the letters were embossed, there was only enough space on the plate for two numbers. With the new digital printing of special plates, we are able to create a specialty motorcycle plate that will allow space for a maximum of four numbers.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and the North Carolina Highway Patrol have approved the sample Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle plate and the plates are being manufactured at this time. We hope to receive them from the manufacturer within the next two to three weeks.

If I can assist you further, please let me know.
Thanks,
Kay Hatcher

By: Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:37:45 +0000

Has anyone recived theor plate. Or is DMV still gearing up? Any idea WHEN the be in OUR hands.

By: John Uy

John Uy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:49:23 +0000

Noticed that you have met/exceeded your goal. Just wanted to stop by and say congrats and good luck in your future endeavors.
Happy Riding

By: Brett Dugan

Brett Dugan — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:10:55 +0000

Just wanted to stop by and say congrats!!! Can’t wait to see these puppies on the road.

By: PHIL KENNEDY

PHIL KENNEDY — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:52:26 +0000

Got My Mc plate renewal today and they have no idea about the BRM plates, nor when they were or if they were going to be made cause of all the cut backs. as per DMV. Any Idea if is any truth to this or will the plates be made>

By: PHIL KENNEDY

PHIL KENNEDY — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:55:03 +0000

Is there any time frame ” DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS” AS TO WHEN WE CAN EXEPCT THE PLATES.

By: JD Watson

JD Watson — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:35:36 +0000

I cannot wait to receive the plate. I’ll have to wash and wax my bike to honor it.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:46:21 +0000

Its been a long time coming…….YAAAY!!

By: Rick Swartwood

Rick Swartwood — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:25:09 +0000

Since you have reached your target of 300 requests, what is the expected timeframe for these plates to actually be distributed?

By: Jerrod Crocsy

Jerrod Crocsy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:52:47 +0000

I love the look of these plates. The yellow really helps it stand out. Way to go on the project!!

By: tom mclean

tom mclean — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:47:11 +0000

get the message to blue ridge harley in hickory nc i think i have bp #1242 on my truck but my bike is in a state of disrepair or i would help out myself

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:58:42 +0000

How about another PR release to NC media outlets, detailing that we need 85 more applications to get the tags pressed.

By: hmedford

hmedford — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:41:03 +0000

We have a letter from the superintendent of the NC Highway patrol approving the design for the 4 letter position. NC DMV must concur but we have no reason to expect that they won’t.

Ride safe!

By: Gene

Gene — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:16:41 +0000

Have they decided if the plates will have 3 or 4 numbers yet? I was just thinking… if they decide on only 3 numbers, once we reach 300 applications and they start making plates, only 699 more plate can be issued. Everyone else will just envey us.

By: Gene

Gene — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:32:27 +0000

Tanna,
You should change the first paragraph of this web page a little more. The word “halfway” should be deleted. We are way past halfway! Yea!
It should read: “As of today, we are almost there: 200 applications of the 300 needed (updated 6/24/08).”
On a personal note, my brothers and I rode the Parkway last weekend. I have never been on it. I was so impressed!! Can’t wait to do it again.

By: Tanna

Tanna — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:17:01 +0000

Hi Gene! As you can see I have been found. I just received an updated # on tag applications received so far. Updates are sporadic since weeks can go by without any applications coming in, then the next time several will arrive all at once. Thank you for your continued interest and support!

By: Gene

Gene — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:12:46 +0000

What happened to Tanna???? This site has not been updated since 5/30/08. I was hoping to get BRP plates before our big ride this weekend

By: Gene

Gene — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:37:26 +0000

I agree with Steve!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:51:15 +0000

The best publicity for our tags will be the day the first tags are seen on motorcycles.

By: Tanna

Tanna — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:05:58 +0000

Gene, thank you for your suggestion and yes, this is a good clarification.

By: Gene

Gene — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:08:36 +0000

I think i know why you have lots of people asking what the current count is…
your first paragragh says: “As of today, February 29th, 2008, we are almost halfway there: 181 applications of the 300 needed (updated 5/27/08)”
I think if you delete the “February 29th, 2008, we are almost halfway there:” part it would be less confusing.
Then it would read: As of today, there are 181 applications of the 300 needed. (updated 5/27/08)

By: Greg Hinchman

Greg Hinchman — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:11:50 +0000

The plate is shown as now available on the NCDOT on-line ordering website. Are there more orders than you are tracking through your organization? I do not want to lose my 1st choice request.

By: Tanna

Tanna — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:37:30 +0000

The total number of applications now comes to 175 as of 4/29/08.

By: Theresa Johnston

Theresa Johnston — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:24:58 +0000

Do you have a current count
on the number of applications
for the tags?

By: Ms. Raylene Scott

Ms. Raylene Scott — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:15:32 +0000

With this year’s increase in gas prices and the growing popularity of motorcycles among many (including retirees – me), isn’t it appropriate to pursue this again with VADMV? There are so many of us who use the Parkway as the pristine motorcycle route. I would proudly sport a personalized Blue Ridge Parkway Tag!

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:44:12 +0000

Hi, thanks for your suggestion. I wish we could populate every state with specialty tags for the Blue Ridgeb Parkway, but the reality is that there are now too many — particularly in Virginia. The Blue Ridge Parkway introduced legislation some years ago for automobiles, and despite a very agressive marketing campaign by a number of Parkway partnres, we were only able to attract 23 applications.

By: Dwight

Dwight — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:17:32 +0000

Virginia bikers love the Parkway too! How about one for us?