License Plates

[Pam]

Here's a thread where we can all learn something new. I was wondering what slogan is on your license plate. New Jersey is the "Garden State" (you just can't find a better tomato than a Jersey tomato! ;) ) and Pennsylvania, where I am originally from, is the "Keystone State." I thought this would be a fun thread since there are so many states represented here. How about it, what's on your license plate? :)

[Samantha Puppy]

Maryland doesn't put anything besides the name and the MD shield on ours - the original one anyway. There is the "Treasure the Chesapeake" one and the agriculture one that says something about farming... but that's it. MD plates are lame.

[lizzielou742]

kentucky is "The Bluegrass State." This is what Kentucky's license plate looks like. It's actually caused a lot of people to complain, because some people find the slogan and smiley face kinda lame. I don't really care either way.

http://enquirer.com/editions/2002/12/28/kyplate_zoom.jpg

Here is the Spay/Neuter plate I want to get next time my renewal comes up:

http://palc.org/petprojects/aflpimages/aflp-ky.jpg

[sirrahbed]

Ohio used to say "The Heart of it All" but for a few years we have these new bicentennial plates that say "Birthplace of Aviation":D (Wright brothers and all that) We had to turn in our Texas plates that we had all our lives and they had the slogan "The Lonestar State" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/sad-smiley-046.gif

Liz- I love the special Ky spay & neuter plates!

[Tiah]

http://www.platehut.com/images/plates_unitedstates/tx/TX_LoneStar_K39XMC.jpg

http://www.cap4pets.org/images/TexasLicPlate2.gif

[Logan]

Great one, Tiah!!! :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm not really sure, but I think we have "Land of Lincoln" on our plates....or maybe we used to. They changed them recently and I know what they look like, but I couldn't tell you what they say. Funny how you see them ALL the time but don't really look at them.

I LOVE those Animal Friendly plates. Illinois had one they called Pet Friendly....until a company called Pet Friendly decided to sue and try and get some money out of Illinois for using "their" name. :rolleyes: Evidently the whole thing still isn't settled because we still can't get pet friendly plates. I want one. Why don't they (Illinois) just use Animal Friendly like the other states. Sometimes the politics of Illinois and Chicago just really irks me. :rolleyes:

[sirrahved]

Indiana's are boring and ugly (they are just flat boards... no pressed letters/numbers) with no slogan. They do have a TON of specialized plates, though. The most common one is a nature one or something.

[bluekat]

Ontario's is "Yours to Discover" There are 4 letters on the left and 3 numbers on the right, and there is a crown in the middle seperating them.

[Andie]

Missouri is the "Show Me" state as in "I'm from Missouri so you have to show me." (little over used if ya live here)

Our are white at the top and fades to green at the bottom. We have Missouri in blue and underlined with a green squiggle and Show Me State at the bottom in blue.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by Pam
Here's a thread where we can all learn something new. I was wondering what slogan is on your license plate. New Jersey is the "Garden State" (you just can't find a better tomato than a Jersey tomato! ;) ) and Pennsylvania, where I am originally from, is the "Keystone State." I thought this would be a fun thread since there are so many states represented here. How about it, what's on your license plate? :) Pam, remembr those "you got a friend in Pennsylvania" plates?

[DJFyrewolf36]

Here are the most common ones in my area. Nevada has something like 20 different plate types you can buy :rolleyes:

The basic plate *I love what they put on there for the picture*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/Random/PlateA.jpg



The old plate *they went over to the above plate style in the 80's sometime*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/Random/bluestacked.jpg



The UNR (University of Nevada, Reno) suporter plate *I wish these dern things werent so friggen expensive*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/Random/unrcollegiate.jpg


The Support Lake Tahoe plate *Procedes from these plates go to help keep the lake clean. A lot of people who live on the nevada side of tahoe like to get these because it makes them feel "special"*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/Random/laketahoe.jpg

[primabella]

Ours is pretty plain. It says "Je me souviens" which means "I will remember". It just has the fleurs-de-l'ils everywhere :p

[Katiesmom]

North Carolina is "First in FLight" and you can get it with either the lighthouses, wright brothers plane or the state!:D

[joanofark]

Originally posted by lizzielou742
kentucky is "The Bluegrass State." This is what Kentucky's license plate looks like. It's actually caused a lot of people to complain, because frankly, some people find the slogan and smiley face kinda lame. I don't really care either way.

http://enquirer.com/editions/2002/12/28/kyplate_zoom.jpg

Well, she allready did mine...:rolleyes: but, yeah I think the Kentucky licence plate is kinda lame, I have accually have compareed it to the stickers they hand out to the kids at Walmart.:rolleyes:
What happend to the old one with the horse on it?:confused:

[Toller 42]

The Alberta plate says "wild rose country".
http://www.plateshack.com/y2k/Alberta/2001abpl.jpg

[MariaM]

Saskatchewan's is

Land of the Living Skies

[mruffruff]

South Carolina has a new slogan:

Smiling faces, beautiful places

There are several vanity plates too. University of South Carolina Game Cocks is the big one here.

Mary

[DJFyrewolf36]

No offense to you Kentucky people but...

That licence plate would make me want to scream after a while. Especially in morning rush hour trafic its like UGH why the H**L do you gotta be so darn PERKY!?!

The smiley IS cute though, just not before morning coffee!

[Desert Arabian]

Slogan: America's Dairland

Here is the "general" Wisconsin plate:
http://www.yanktanks.co.uk/plates/wiuzh447.jpg

These are some other Wisconsin plates that are VERY popular:

Ducks Unlimted plate:
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/images/ducks.gif

Endangered Species w/ Gray Wolf:
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/images/wolf.gif

Green Bay Packers:
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/images/packer.gif

Sesquicentennial plate, mommy has this one:
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/images/sesqui.gif

They don't look as cheesy as the pictures make them look, lol.

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Katiesmom
North Carolina is "First in FLight" and you can get it with either the lighthouses, wright brothers plane or the state!:D
:D North Carolina and Ohio (Birthplace of Aviation) seem to have a fight in who claims the Wright Brothers!! We have Wright Patterson AFB and lots of streets named after them. I will have to look that up because I think they came from one state but actually flew in another:rolleyes:

Toller 42 - Those Alberta plates are really pretty:)

I also thought Ky plates had horses on them?? That perky plate would drive me nuts.

[lizzielou742]

OK here is the deal with the KY plates.

The old plates (not the ones before the happy face, but actually two plates ago) looked like this:

http://www.geocities.com/heritagecustomprinting/1988-98_VVL772.jpg

My favorite Kentucky plate ever, with the twin spires of Churchill Downs and the mare and foal running in the middle.

What happened was that a German photographer, Peter Thomann, sued the state for copyright infringement, saying that the image on the plates was similar to his photograph, 1963's Stute mit Fohlen or Mare and Foal, seen here:
http://www.tfaoi.com/mi/mi176.jpg

Which actually, only the Kentucky Horse Park has permission to use, in their logo (seen here, sorry image is so small):
http://dev2.kyfairexpo.org/images/logos/horse_park_logo.GIF

Kentucky changed the plates shortly after all this came up. :D

Lots of people have been putting stickers over the smiley faces (whom the state is calling "Mr. Smiley" :rolleyes: ). I could post some of them here but not all are safe for the young'ns!!!! Many people have argues issuing a lame standard issue plate is just a ploy to get people to pay more for the special plates, ones that look more normal (spay/neuter, horse council, nature, what-have-you) and I agree. Very sneaky!!!

So there you go. Now you know more that you ever wanted to about Kentucky license plates.

[RICHARD]

Land of the Easily Amused????


:confused: :rolleyes: :eek: :D

I did see an out-of-state plate a few weeks ago, It had a dog an a cat on it and said PET LOVER beside the numbers....it looked like a special issue plate. Does anyone know what state issues them??

[cocker_luva]

http://www.amchild.org/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/09047.jpg

this is what mine looks like, just different numbers/letters. :rolleyes:

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by sirrahbed

North Carolina and Ohio (Birthplace of Aviation) seem to
have a fight in who claims the Wright Brothers!!

I *think* the Wright Boys (Brothers) did most of their
Design Work in Ohio at their Bicycle Shop;
and then went to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, for
the Actual First Flight.

/s/ Phred .

[NoahsMommy]

CA Plates...

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/elp.gif
"Environmental license plates (ELP) are standard design California issue license plates that are personalized. The fees collected are deposited into the California Environmental License Plate Fund and are used to support environmental programs "

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/memorial.jpg
"September 11th California Memorial License Plates fund scholarships for the children of Californians who died in the terror attacks. Proceeds also go to the Antiterrorism Fund, which helps California's law enforcement fight threats of terrorism in the Golden State"

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/artsT.jpg
"The California Arts License Plate supports the California Arts Council for arts education and local arts programming. The Arts License Plate Logo is licensed to the California Arts Council and is copyrighted by Wayne Thiebaud, noted California artist."

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/whaletailT.jpg
"The proceeds from the sales and renewal of the Whale Tail License Plate, sponsored by the California Coastal Commission, help protect and restore the priceless resources of California's coast and ocean. The plate was designed by prominent environmental artist Wyland."

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/bruinsT.jpg
"The purchase of the Collegiate License Plate funds need-based scholarships and grants for participating colleges and universities in the state. The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is currently the only plate available. "

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/tahoeT.jpg
"The proceeds from the sales and renewal of the Lake Tahoe License Plates are deposited in the Tahoe Conservancy Account for preservation and restoration projects in the Lake Tahoe area"

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/yosemiteT.jpg
"The proceeds from the sales and renewal of the Yosemite License Plates benefit Yosemite National Park and help towards managing wildlife, restoring habitat, repairing trails and other park projects."

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/fireT.jpg
"Proceeds from the sale and renewal of the California Firefighter Plate are deposited in the California Firefighters' Memorial fund. The California Firefighter License Plate can be issued to any currently registered vehicle owned by a California active or retired firefighter."


http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/kidsT.jpg
"Proceeds from the sales and renewal of the Kids License Plate are deposited in the Child Health and Safety Fund to assist in child care licensing and safety reforms."

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/olympic.jpg
"The proceeds from the sales and renewal of the Olympic Training Center License Plate supports the U. S. Olympic Committee's training center in San Diego, the largest of the three official training facilities. It accommodates thousands of American athletes competing in Olympic sports."

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/veteranT.jpg
"The purchase of the Veteran License Plate benefits participating county veterans service offices and commemorates veterans organizations. Anyone can show their pride in military, national guard, or reserve service, or show support for Veterans in California, by purchasing a Veterans' License Plate. Over 100 insignias are available to choose from."

I just have the top one, but my registration is due now, so I'm thinking of getting the arts or the whale one.

Cool thread, I forgot about all the plates we can choose from. :)

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Florida is the sunshine state

This speciality plate is not available yet, but when it is I'm going to get it:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/kblaix/small_AF_license_plate_72.jpg

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Originally posted by DJFyrewolf36
Here are the most common ones in my area. Nevada has something like 20 different plate types you can buy :rolleyes:

The basic plate *I love what they put on there for the picture*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/Random/PlateA.jpg



The old plate *they went over to the above plate style in the 80's sometime*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/Random/bluestacked.jpg



The UNR (University of Nevada, Reno) suporter plate *I wish these dern things werent so friggen expensive*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/Random/unrcollegiate.jpg


The Support Lake Tahoe plate *Procedes from these plates go to help keep the lake clean. A lot of people who live on the nevada side of tahoe like to get these because it makes them feel "special"*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/Random/laketahoe.jpg

I like the Wolf one, and the Protect Lake Tahoe one. I LOVE Lake Tahoe! I want to like there someday.

[anna_66]

Ohio
Birthplace of Aviation
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/Stock-Passenger-3M.gif

Wish we had a spay/neuter licence plate.

[Uabassoon]

Ours say The Grand Canyon State
http://www.amchild.org/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/04941.jpg

[slleipnir]

Ours sucks

http://www.plateshack.com/y2k/PEI/pei2004comm.jpg
The other one says "Home of Anne Of Green Gables" or something.....

[slleipnir]

Originally posted by primabella
Ours is pretty plain. It says "Je me souviens" which means "I will remember". It just has the fleurs-de-l'ils everywhere :p

You live in Quebec? Cool, I was wondering what that ment XD lol

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
CA Plates...


http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/tahoeT.jpg
"The proceeds from the sales and renewal of the Lake Tahoe License Plates are deposited in the Tahoe Conservancy Account for preservation and restoration projects in the Lake Tahoe area"

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/yosemiteT.jpg
"The proceeds from the sales and renewal of the Yosemite License Plates benefit Yosemite National Park and help towards managing wildlife, restoring habitat, repairing trails and other park projects."

[/COLOR]

I have always LOVED these ones. I wish my dad got the Yosemite one when he got our new car, but he didn't. There's also one that has California on the top, and says *The Golden State* at the bottom. I don't think I saw that in the list though. Most license plates around here are the plain white ones, that just say *California* at the top. I haven't seen many others on cars.

[Lillycat]

yeah, the garden state.....sure do miss those jersey tomatoes! it is reallly fun to view all the different plates.....

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/elp/artsT.jpg
"The California Arts License Plate supports the California Arts Council for arts education and local arts programming. The Arts License Plate Logo is licensed to the California Arts Council and is copyrighted by Wayne Thiebaud, noted California artist."

Both of my parents have this one on their cars.

[Kater]

Hawaii's says "ALOHA STATE." They've used this rainbow design since 1991.
http://www.geocities.com/nickkanaya/HI/SA-HI-91.jpg

From 1981-1990 Hawaii plates featured a Hawaiian warrior...
http://www.geocities.com/nickkanaya/HI/SA-HI-1981-5.jpg

From 1976-1980 Hawaii plates included a hibiscus in the upper right corner and a Hawaiian warrior with Diamond Head and palm trees in the background...
http://www.geocities.com/nickkanaya/HI/SA-HI-1976-A-3a.jpg

I think I like the current design best! :D

[Pam]

Originally posted by david p
Pam, remembr those "you got a friend in Pennsylvania" plates?

Sure do!

By the way, my apologies to our Canadian friends. I'm glad you joined in. I know I said state license plates and I didn't mean to leave you all out. What was I thinking? :o :o

[Katiesmom]

Yea, I think the Wright Brothers are from Ohio but came here for the first flight:D

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Katiesmom
Yea, I think the Wright Brothers are from Ohio but came here for the first flight:D
That is funny! Here in Ohio, they act like we own them! I mean, Wright Patterson AFB, lots of streets named after them and our plates claim "Birthplace of Aviation". At the base, one whole area is called "Kittyhawk". So, I have just thought everything Weright Brothers and aviation happened HERE.
I did a bit of research last night and learned that the brothers DID come from Dayton and had a cycle shop but the made a glider that they experimented with and had two crashes at Kittyhawk, NC. They came back to Dayton and perfected a gas powered airplane and Ohio claims they has their first "successful" and controlled flight over Huffman Prairie which is a landmark here in Fairborn. Kinda funny that both states try to claim them!
I am not from Ohio though, so I think it is funny:p

[DJFyrewolf36]

Originally posted by *LabLoverKEB*
I like the Wolf one, and the Protect Lake Tahoe one. I LOVE Lake Tahoe! I want to like there someday.

I assume you mean live there? Great place, reeeeallly nice people too :). There are pet friendly rentals there for cheap!! Everyone LOVES pets in tahoe, I don't think theres a rental property up there *cept for the tourist motels :p* that says no pets.

[Lillycat]

tahoe sounds neat if you are bringing pets. thats great as sooooo many places do not welcome pets!

[Katiesmom]

Kinda funny that both states try to claim them!
I don't think we try to own them I think we just try to own the fact that the first flight actually took place here...I don't care either way although I am from here.....but yea its pretty interesting to learn two states fighting over them I never knew that:o :D