MD changes motocycle plate size?

Has anyone heard about this?

News - Maryland's motorcycle license plates suffers shrinkage - Clutch and Chrome

Today, I had a co-worker ask whether I have exchanged my plate for the smaller size . I haven't heard/read anything that makes me think the size is changing except in the link posted above (posted Sept 08). Nothing on the MVA site either. So... Does anyone have any more info? If this was happening, I would have thought it would be more publicized.

-KevO

Well, I guess I'll answer my own question... Looks like MD is starting to switch over to the smaller plates. Here's the email that I just received.

Originally Posted by Helpful MVA Employee

Dear MVA Customer,

Thank you for your recent e-mail inquiry. The answer to your question is as follows.

The MVA will begin issuing the new size motorcycle plate October 1, 2008.
As of this date all new transactions (title, substitutes, etc.) will be issued the new size plate.

If customer requests replacement license plates at the time of renewal, no additional payment is required.

A substitute/replacement plate issued prior to renewal will require the submission of the Application for Substitute Plates/Stickers/Duplicate Registration Card (VR-009) along with the appropriate fee of $20.00.

For the issuance of an organization or a state government plate the existing stock will be issued until current inventory is depleted. Once stock is depleted the new size plate will be manufactured.

Altering or modifying a license plate in any way is a violation of Maryland Vehicle Law under sections "13-411, Display of registration plates" and "14-110, Altered or forged documents and plates."

You may keep the plate that you have. However, if in the future a new plate would be needed, the new size plates will be provided.


We hope this information will assist you.

Too bad I finally registered my bike in MD in September,... If only I could've waited another month.

That sucks, i cut my tag holder to fit the now old tag