Placas de vehículo especiales de la Cruz Roja Americana

Explicación Simple

Si tienes un coche o moto y quieres ayudar a la Cruz Roja, puedes pedir una placa especial. Al pagar una tarifa, parte del dinero va a esta organización que ayuda a las personas en emergencias.

Es como comprar una camiseta de un equipo de fútbol: pagas por ella y parte de ese dinero ayuda al equipo a seguir jugando y apoyando a los aficionados.

Ejemplo Práctico

María tiene un coche y le gustaría contribuir a la Cruz Roja. Decide solicitar una placa especial al Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados. Cada vez que renueva su placa, parte de lo que paga ayuda a la Cruz Roja a realizar su labor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

SECTION 56-3-13710. American Red Cross special motor vehicle license plates. (A) The Department of Motor Vehicles may issue American Red Cross special motor vehicle license plates to owners of private passenger motor vehicles, as defined in Section 56-3-630, and motorcycles, as defined in Section 56-3-20, registered in their names. This special license plate must be issued or revalidated for a biennial period which expires twenty-four months from the month it is issued. (B) Notwithstanding another provision of law, from the fees collected pursuant to this section, the Comptroller General shall place into the State Highway Fund as established by Section 57-11-20, to be distributed as provided in Section 11-43-167, an amount equal to the expenses of the Department of Motor Vehicles in producing and administering the special license plates. The remaining funds collected from the special motor vehicle license plate fee must be disbursed to the American Red Cross. (C) Notwithstanding another provision of law, the requirements for production, collection, and distribution of fees for these license plates are those set forth in Section 56-3-8100. (D) The department shall imprint the special license plates with the distinctive Red Cross emblem approved by the American Red Cross along with the words or text, "Proud Supporter of the American Red Cross" written at the top of the special license plates. HISTORY: 2015 Act No. 55 (H.3264), SECTION 1, eff June 3, 2015; 2016 Act No. 275 (S.1258), SECTION 72, eff July 1, 2016. ARTICLE 138 Chase Away Childhood Cancer Special License Plates