EMT license plate - Pros and cons?
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HotelCo
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Nope.
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medic417
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Search the subject here we had a long discussion about plates a few months back. You will find some states only allow certified people get them, others allow everyone.
JPINFV
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Pros:
Depending on where the funds go, you can help support an EMS cause (of course there are always alternative ways to donate).
Everyone knows that you're an EMT.
Regular plates just look dull.
Cons:
Everyone knows you're an EMT.
Some states require everyone trained to administer aid to stop at an accident. You have just put a big bulls eye on your car. Think about this next time you're late to a date, exam, work, a family emergency, etc.
Everyone knows that you're an EMT.
Cost.
Depending on where the funds go, you can help support an EMS cause (of course there are always alternative ways to donate).
Everyone knows that you're an EMT.
Regular plates just look dull.
Cons:
Everyone knows you're an EMT.
Some states require everyone trained to administer aid to stop at an accident. You have just put a big bulls eye on your car. Think about this next time you're late to a date, exam, work, a family emergency, etc.
Everyone knows that you're an EMT.
Cost.
Shishkabob
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Ehh, plates here in Texas are pretty cheap, and we are not required to stop, plate or not.
As for if it's worth it? Depends on cost to you, and if you want it. I don't have one, but I won't say I've never thought of it...
As for if it's worth it? Depends on cost to you, and if you want it. I don't have one, but I won't say I've never thought of it...
djmedic913
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I believe in NY you are not required to stop with those plates or even a window decal.
I used to live and work in NY
I used to live and work in NY
I never cared about custom plates, but in your case, the deciding factor would be whether or not ems plates could keep the meter maids and cops off your back. If yes, then they would be worth their weight in gold. Correction, in NYC, they would be worth a lot more!
Cops it will keep off unless you're driving crazy. They'll probably stop you still, but as long as you weren't doing stupid crap, and are respectful to the officer, they will probably let you off with a warning
My front license plate was stolen / lost, so I'm going to be getting an EMS LP hopefully for front only, and just a Star of Life SD EMS decal on the lower left of my rear window.
Hey, exo, you know the EMS plates aren't being issued yet, right???
I'm waiting still ;] I've bookmarked that page a while back.
djmedic913
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Fitting, dont you say?
For the record, I dont like in VA, and cannot foresee myself getting EMS plates anytime soon...
Well if that is not yours, someone is a wacker...lol
Dan, you should make that you avatar pic...lol
HotelCo
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Only reason I'd ever consider getting EMS plates is to keep meter maids and cops away. If it didn't do that, then I wouldn't get it. I have no desire for everyone to know what I do.
djmedic913
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I completely agree
el Murpharino
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I don't know of too many professions that boast their certification on a license plate...
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