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Originally posted by raymond
[br]Thanks for the update thorpesa, I didn't know the state gets funding for Hybrid sales on a per car basis. That explains alot! Until now, I was convinced that NoSUV was a lobbyist for hybrid auto manufacturer's, now I think NoSUV may work for the government (which also explains alot!).

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Just to clarify - VA DMV charges $25 for a Clean Fuel license plate - I can't remember what the $10 goes to, but $15 goes to what I said earlier.

Haven't seen the SLGFRE license plate, but saw an AOKHOV license plate on a hybrid - I wanted to gag. [:)]

Okay, seriously I understand the frustration with Hybrids on HOV, but they are not the only ones clogging up HOV - I don't hear any complaints about "law enforcement" personnel with DC, MD and VA license plates driving in HOV with 1 person, okay the reason behind that? Far as I can tell...NONE. Unless they are in pursuit of an HOV violator or speeder, there really is no reason they need to be on there, and don't tell me it is because of "Homeland Security." How about government vehicles - with a government issued license plate - with 1 person?...again NONE. Wait we even allow 18 wheelers on - as long as they have 3 riders.

Guess what, I will let you in on a secret - VA gets extra money from Hybrids. $15 goes to the Virginia State Police to support and enhance its High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) enforcement efforts

Hate to break the news, but now with the new traffic ‘civil remedial fees’ that go into effect July 1, 2007, just for VA drivers we are all punished for driving VA roads and being a VA resident. And what is this money going toward - to help pay for road construction...what a joke. Read "New Virginia Code and Driving Fees" posting under General Slugging Comments. I believe there are bigger things to get frustrated about...HOT lanes, Civil Fees, and a $10 rise on your registration fees (in effect July 1st) - any excuse to explain how VA is going to pay for "road construction." And those affected - just VA drivers!! As though VA drivers are the only ones who drive VA roads. Start writing your legislature...

My 2005 Mazda 6i doesn't have an annual emissions test requirement. Where's my CF plate?

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Still waiting for NoSUV to put up or shut up.

I have a 1994 and a 1995 Ford Escort. Each gets 44+ MPG. I can't go SOV environmental friendly along with the HYBRIDS. Why not?

Luddite, One... we carpool, usually with 3 people, occasionally with 4, Two bite me. Any more red herrings you want to throw out?