Registration Decals

Ryan · 06-02-2010, 09:02 AM

I noticed something different on the 2010 boat registration decals that were not on previous decals (that I'm aware of). It appears as though the stickers no longer have a plain colored background, but rather have a design or watermark.
Would this be to curb counterfeit decals? I can't imagine anybody trying to get away with something like that, but then again, I've seen just about everything!

Excalibur · 06-02-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

I noticed something different on the 2010 boat registration decals that were not on previous decals (that I'm aware of). It appears as though the stickers no longer have a plain colored background, but rather have a design or watermark.
Would this be to curb counterfeit decals? I can't imagine anybody trying to get away with something like that, but then again, I've seen just about everything!

Well they cost a lot more then last year, they must be made of gold now. I wouldn't blame a poor chap for trying.

jrc · 06-02-2010, 11:46 AM

I remember a story from years ago in the Nashua newspaper. A customer at the Lechmere store was printing fake auto inspection stickers on the color printers. Someone called the police and they arrested or ticketed him. This was back when a color printer was still an expensive novelty.

I also remember having some fun back in those days with early laser printers and FAX machines. You could make some really convincing fake documents and FAX them to your friends. Almost lost a few friends that way.

Ryan · 06-02-2010, 03:00 PM

If you were ever to get pulled over, you'd need to provide the proof of registration. Once they call in your fake reg #, you're sure to get hooked up...

Just seems like a huge risk to save $50, IMO.

Excalibur · 06-03-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

If you were ever to get pulled over, you'd need to provide the proof of registration. Once they call in your fake reg #, you're sure to get hooked up...

Just seems like a huge risk to save $50, IMO.

Well lets put it in prospective.. a go fast boat owner is not going to do it they are like pull me over red on the highway, but maybe a guy with a little boat with about 10 HP that gets to the lake 2 weekends a year... when he is not working

ApS · 06-03-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

I noticed something different on the 2010 boat registration decals that were not on previous decals (that I'm aware of). It appears as though the stickers no longer have a plain colored background, but rather have a design or watermark.
Would this be to curb counterfeit decals? I can't imagine anybody trying to get away with something like that, but then again, I've seen just about everything!

The watermark states:

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Official Use Only

But what I found funny is the warning on the decal's backing:

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NH Department of Safety
Resident Stickers
Instructions

PLUS this Common-Sense Statement...

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"Always have your numbers/characters reading from left to right."

Ryan · 06-04-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Acres per Second

The watermark states:
For official use only

So, if this year's sticker is for official use only, what was the intended purpose of prior year's decals?

SIKSUKR · 06-04-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

So, if this year's sticker is for official use only, what was the intended purpose of prior year's decals?

Unofficial use.

06-02-2010, 09:02 AM	#1
Ryan Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mass/Gilford Posts: 247 Thanks: 216 Thanked 70 Times in 33 Posts	Registration Decals I noticed something different on the 2010 boat registration decals that were not on previous decals (that I'm aware of). It appears as though the stickers no longer have a plain colored background, but rather have a design or watermark. Would this be to curb counterfeit decals? I can't imagine anybody trying to get away with something like that, but then again, I've seen just about everything! __________________ Please do not feel the trolls.

06-02-2010, 03:00 PM	#4
Ryan Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mass/Gilford Posts: 247 Thanks: 216 Thanked 70 Times in 33 Posts	If you were ever to get pulled over, you'd need to provide the proof of registration. Once they call in your fake reg #, you're sure to get hooked up... Just seems like a huge risk to save $50, IMO. __________________ Please do not feel the trolls.

06-02-2010, 11:46 AM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I remember a story from years ago in the Nashua newspaper. A customer at the Lechmere store was printing fake auto inspection stickers on the color printers. Someone called the police and they arrested or ticketed him. This was back when a color printer was still an expensive novelty. I also remember having some fun back in those days with early laser printers and FAX machines. You could make some really convincing fake documents and FAX them to your friends. Almost lost a few friends that way.