Comments on: Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful

By: Steven Edwards

Steven Edwards — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:15:07 +0000

So, can I order tag on-line. I went to NC DMV site, but do not see BRP for motorcycles

By: Chris White

Chris White — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:38:56 +0000

Been out on the motorcycle most of the day. Hope to make it to the Parkway on Sunday.

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:53:42 +0000

Send us a picture of you with the tag! You will be the first!

Houck Medford
hmedford@brpfoundation.org

By: Chris White

Chris White — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:31:25 +0000

My tag just came in the mail today. It should be on the VROD in an hour and I will be out and about showing off the new tag.

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:33:02 +0000

We have received word from NCDMV that the motorcycle licencse tags have been received today from the Bureau of Prisons (where they are manufactured) into the specialty tag offices at NCDMV. “They are being processed” and prepared for mailing.

We will advise you as soon as we know that the tags are being mailed.
Thank you for your continued patience

By: Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:05:01 +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: Chris White

Chris White — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:41:45 +0000

My tag was to expire May 15 and I renewed a couple weeks ago so my Parkway tag would not be stopped because of the renewal not being paid. A couple of weeks I was told they were being made and then they go to the hwy patrol to approve. Then they would ship to us. I can’t wait until it arrives in the mail.

By: Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:43:32 +0000

HAS ANYONE RECIVER THEIR PLATES YET. OR IS DMV STILL GRARING UP?

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:54:16 +0000

UPDATE ON TAG
May 1, I spoke with the NC Department of Motor Vehicles this morning – special tag division – for a report. Their answer:
“They are over at the prison and are working as hard as they can to get them out.”
I guess the paint needs to dry …
We will keep you posted as we get any official news. Our offer to do something special for all you folks at Tuggle Gap is still good. Have a safe weekend. Remember to Enjoy the View, but Watch the Road.

Houck Medford
Executive Director
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:47:02 +0000

The only “memorabilia tags” available is the “RIDE” tag which is available for the front of an automobile. It can be found here:
http://www.blueridgebookstore.com/prods/20152419_2103_share-the-journey-reg-ride-license-plate.asp

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:44:48 +0000

There is no mention of South Carolina getting a tag. I would imagine that the Parkway being a NC asset, they would not be interested. This would take an action by the state legislature.

By: JD Watson

JD Watson — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:23:28 +0000

I didn’t see that the Tags were in production on the Facebook pages.
I just renewed my “May” tag this week. It would be cool if I got my tag before our Spring Fling ride next weekend.

By: Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:14:14 +0000

DID DMV STARTED THE PRESSES YET. AND HAS ANYONE RECIVED THEIR PLATES YET??????
OR IS IT THE OLD THE CHECK IN THE MAIL?

By: Steve Kitz

Steve Kitz — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:24:44 +0000

I glad about the tags, you people aren’t the only one’s that paid the piper last year……we’ve been waiting this long so be patient and one day soon, the tag will show up in your mailbox and you will be smiling ear to ear !!!

By: Regenia Denny

Regenia Denny — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:49:14 +0000

My tag is up for renewal in May. Who do I contact? Should I go on to the DMV and get the regular tag or will the BRP tags be available?

Thanks,
Regenia Denny

By: Tom Koetje

Tom Koetje — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:25:55 +0000

Can I buy tags as memorabilia? or do I need to own a motorcycle??? I purchased Bicentennial car tags in Vermont but it only went on the front of my car since it had not numbers.
Thanks

By: Dana Burnette

Dana Burnette — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:55:34 +0000

Any mention of South Carolina getting the tag?

By: Bud Cesena

Bud Cesena — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:03:18 +0000

Will we be contacted by the Foundation or by NCDOT? Will the tags come in the mail or should we pick them up at an assigned location? How do we find out if we got the personalized tag that we selsected and which choice?
I shall display my tag proudly!

By: Doug Cahoon

Doug Cahoon — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:38:01 +0000

Thanks for all the work you did getting these ‘going.’ I’ve been waiting since Oct of ‘07…..I am really looking forward to “showing it off!”

By: Gerald Washburn

Gerald Washburn — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:27:50 +0000

My tag just renewed the end of March. When can I expect my new plate and will it have the new sticker with it?

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:22:35 +0000

You will know as soon as I know – promise.
Houck Medford
Executive Director
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

By: Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:07:11 +0000

Sorry to say, BUT “WHEN” WILL WE RECIVE OUR PLATES. We all Know HOW slow the DMV is. A FIRM date WOULD BE NICE. before we have to SELL ours bikes to pay our TAXES.

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:52:49 +0000

We have been told by the NC DMV that the motorcycle tags are officially in production.
Go figure!!!
We think they are on their way …

Houck Medford
Executive Director
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

By: Robert Henard

Robert Henard — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:00:28 +0000

In those immortal words spoken by Bill Clinton (NO! – not those words), “I feel your pain.” You’ve hated to hear the phone ring, I’ve started being afraid to go out in public.
But, YES, it has been more than worth it. As I’ve told people before, I’ve put on 90,000 miles since I got my bike in July, 2005. I wish I could say that most of those miles were either on the Parkway, or at least in the mountains. Alas, most of them have been on the road between Raleigh and the mountains. My brain seems to ignore these, however, and allows me to feel that the mountains have been my riding home.
Kick stands up, and let’s ride!

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:50:14 +0000

A happy day!! And THANK YOU to everyone that signed at least’one more up’. We earned this one tag at a time…..

By: Glen Carter NC-K2

Glen Carter NC-K2 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:50:01 +0000

YeaaaaaHHHH! Glad to hear we will get our BRP tags. Here’s another one that will complete going “End to End” this year. Thank you for your persistence seeing this program through. New site is amazing. Great Job!

By: Ralph DeGenova

Ralph DeGenova — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:28:50 +0000

Over the years I have logged many miles on the BRP. Each visit from the Triad opens a new experience for me and my many friends. I look forward to receiving my new tag and displaying it proudly throughout North America!

By: SgtMike

SgtMike — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:03:48 +0000

Bravo! You’ll see mine go “End to End” soon after recieving it. Thanks to you for making this happen!

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:10:36 +0000

Tom Kelley asked about final receipt date – that information will posted here as soon as it is available.

By: Tom Kelley

Tom Kelley — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:07:26 +0000

Has the final receipt date been established for the tag yet? I have had my application and fee in since January 2008.

By: Mark Miller

Mark Miller — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:53:19 +0000

Thanks for the good news! Looking forward to some good rides on the parkway with that plate backing me up! Carpe diem!

By: Charlie House

Charlie House — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:42:08 +0000

Special Thanks to Lynne Fletcher @ the BRP Foundation. It’s been a long road, but one worth waiting on!

By: Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:29:57 +0000

Yes, the tag will most certainly be available then.

By: Robert Yates

Robert Yates — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:50:45 +0000

Thanks for the motorcycle tag information. I’ve been waiting for mine since January.

By: Stephen Padgett

Stephen Padgett — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:41:34 +0000

My tag is due for renewal in August. Will the new tags be available?