Everyone is doing a great job in helping us to spread the word about the Blue Ridge Parkway Specialty Motorcycle License Plate. Your ideas have been appreciated and the Foundation is well under way to reach its goal. As of today, we are finally there! We now have 302 applications of the 300 needed (updated 1/05/09).
One of the more common questions we get, is "How can I help?". Right now, there are 3 main ways you can help:
1) If you're a North Carolina resident, and you own a motorcycle, THEN BUY THE TAG! You can get an application on the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's web site. Simply download the application now and send it in.
2) Spread the Word! The main way we will get enough tag registrants to get this specialty tag approved is to let others know about it. We put our heads together and then asked our friends at Virtual Blue Ridge if they could help us develop something for getting the word out on the Internet. They came back with some good ideas. One of those is a "thermometer" that you can place on your web site or blog. You can see it to your right in this blog post. It's just a few lines of code you can easily add to your site, and it links right to this page. To install the "thermometer" on your site, simply copy the code below and put it in the HTML source of your web site or blog:
<a href="http://www.blueridgeparkwayblog.com/motorcycling/general/how-can-i-help"><img src="http://www.blueridgeparkwayblog.com/scripts/thermometer-new.php" alt="Blue Ridge Parkway Specialty Motorcycle License Plate" width="120" height="301" border="0"></a>
3) Give us more ideas. So far, we have received some great ideas and we're continuing to get more. Don't be afraid to post your comments on this blog. We're checking them daily and your thoughts can help inspire someone else to even greater thoughts. Comments on the blog are the easiest way to share your ideas with us!
We all look forward to see this great license plate on North Carolina motorcycles next year and your help is what will allow us to do that.
For more information on the specialty tag program, view the press release on the Foundation's web site.
Virginia bikers love the Parkway too! How about one for us?
Posted by Dwight — 16 Mar 2008, 22:17
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.
Posted by Houck Medford — 28 Mar 2008, 06:44
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!
Posted by Ms. Raylene Scott — 08 Apr 2008, 11:15
Do you have a current count
on the number of applications
for the tags?
Posted by Theresa Johnston — 25 Apr 2008, 20:24
The total number of applications now comes to 175 as of 4/29/08.
Posted by Tanna — 30 Apr 2008, 10:37
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.
Posted by Greg Hinchman — 26 May 2008, 09:11
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)
Posted by Gene — 28 May 2008, 16:08
Gene, thank you for your suggestion and yes, this is a good clarification.
Posted by Tanna — 30 May 2008, 11:05
The best publicity for our tags will be the day the first tags are seen on motorcycles.
Posted by Steve — 02 Jun 2008, 09:51
I agree with Steve!
Posted by Gene — 10 Jun 2008, 12:37
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
Posted by Gene — 16 Jun 2008, 10:12
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!
Posted by Tanna — 18 Jun 2008, 14:17
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.
Posted by Gene — 24 Jun 2008, 16:32
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. :)
Posted by Gene — 08 Jul 2008, 07:16
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!
How about another PR release to NC media outlets, detailing that we need 85 more applications to get the tags pressed.
Posted by Steve — 01 Aug 2008, 09:58
get the message to blue ridge harley in hickory nc i
think have bp #1242 on my truck but my bike is in a state of disrepair or i would help out myself
Posted by tom mclean — 21 Oct 2008, 20:47
I love the look of these plates. The yellow really helps it stand out. :) Way to go on the project!!
Posted by Jerrod Crocsy — 05 Nov 2008, 23:52
Since you have reached your target of 300 requests, what is the expected timeframe for these plates to actually be distributed?
Posted by Rick Swartwood — 07 Jan 2009, 13:25
Its been a long time coming.......YAAAY!!
Posted by Steve — 13 Jan 2009, 21:46
I cannot wait to receive the plate. I'll have to wash and wax my bike to honor it.
Posted by JD Watson — 22 Jan 2009, 17:35
Any Idea when we will recive the Plates? wILL IT BE weeks months?
Posted by PHIL KENNEDY — 30 Jan 2009, 16:16
Is there any time frame " DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS" AS TO WHEN WE CAN EXEPCT THE PLATES.
Posted by PHIL KENNEDY — 30 Jan 2009, 17:55
Is there any time frame " DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS" AS TO WHEN WE CAN EXEPCT THE PLATES.
Posted by PHIL KENNEDY — 30 Jan 2009, 17:56
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>
Posted by PHIL KENNEDY — 11 Feb 2009, 11:52
Just wanted to stop by and say congrats!!! Can't wait to see these puppies on the road.
Posted by Brett Dugan — 19 Feb 2009, 12:10
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
Posted by John Uy — 25 Mar 2009, 18:49
Has anyone recived theor plate.
Or is DMV still gearing up?
Any idea WHEN the be in OUR hands.
Posted by Phil Kennedy — 02 May 2009, 13:37
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
Posted by Phil Kennedy — 14 May 2009, 10:07
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
Posted by PHIL KENNEDY — 14 May 2009, 19:01
5-26-9 today I have recived the BRM plate.It does look good. But Is a bit on the this 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
Posted by Phil Kennedy — 26 May 2009, 10:55
5-26-9 today I have recived the BRM plate.It does look good. But Is a bit on the this 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
Posted by Phil Kennedy — 26 May 2009, 11:02
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.
Posted by JD Watson — 27 May 2009, 20:45