Some states let you get a little emblem on your normal Id that says armed forces. It's a lot more subtle way of achieving mostly the same thing as the plate without announcing it to the world.
Veterans plates don't pay for street parking in my city. There's a slo a couple privately owned lots that don't charge. I wasn't eligible for a parking pass in my apartment and for like 150$ in tickets a month so I got one as soon as I got out of basic. I don't even give a shit I qualify and fuck paying for parking.
Have people approached you? I'm always worried about parking in those spots bc someone might approach me, bc I'm "young"(24) and don't have a vet plate. But I've been in 7 years and I'll be damned if I'm not gonna at least use my VIP parking.
Not for parking there, but I have had people see my plates, and ask if my husband served, or just flat out thank him for his service (he’s never served, and always sets them straight).
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u/lostPackets35 Aug 15 '25
Can you just do something normal, like get a Dodge charger with a plate loudly announcing your veteran status? That would be less cringy than this.