Archive for February, 2008

Four new license plates available - Orangeburg Times Democrat

Four new license plates availableOrangeburg Times Democrat, SC -22 hours agoBLYTHEWOOD — The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) announced the availability of four new specialty license plates. …

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Specialty license plate supports Appalachian Trail - WDBJ7.com

Specialty license plate supports Appalachian TrailWDBJ7.com, VA -1 hour agoVirginia offers a wide variety of specialty license plates and there may soon be a new one available for Appalachian Trail lovers. …

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Pilot project: Licence plate reader assists police - News1130

Pilot project: Licence plate reader assists policeNews1130, Canada -13 hours agoIt can scan and identify up to 3000 license plates per hour, even on cars travelling 160 kilometers an hour. The pilot project was tested in the Maple Ridge …

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Map Of USA Made of States' License Plates [Novelties]

License plates, cut into the shapes of each state, arranged into the shape of the United States. Neat. Is it cool enough to fork over prices starting at $1895, depends on if you’ve got spare scratch laying around. …
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Post-racial society, huh?

From Think Progress via John Cole, the newest in ideas for Florida license plates, guaranteed to piss off a large percentage of the population as quickly as a pristine Bush/Cheney sticker. Rep. Donald Brown (R) introduced a bill last …
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House OKs bills on special license plates - Topeka Capital Journal (subscription)

House OKs bills on special license platesTopeka Capital Journal (subscription), KS -18 hours agoAP Mothers of fallen soldiers could get special license plates, and motorists could declare “In God We Trust” under separate bills passing the House. …

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"In God We Trust" License Plates - WIBW

"In God We Trust" License PlatesWIBW, KS -11 hours agoReporter: AP Mothers of soldiers who've given their lives could carry special license plates.. and motorists could declare "In God We Trust" under separate …

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A Florida legislator wants to see "Confederate Heritage" license … - USA Today

A Florida legislator wants to see "Confederate Heritage" license…USA Today -2 hours agoRep. Donald Brown, a Republican from the Panhandle, introduced HB 1007 last week. It directs state officials to develop and issue tags that "contain an …Legislator wants Florida to issue 'Confederate Heritage' license…Sun-Sentinel.comLawmaker Sponsors Confederate Tags BillFirst Coast Newsall 18 news articles

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Alternative

I rather like the idea of bigots identifying themselves with license plates, sort of like the folks with anti-marriage bumperstickers; at least it lets you know who you enemies are. As an alternative to opposing license plates that spew …
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Georgia politicians might ban U. Florida license plates

A bill sponsored by Georgia state Rep. Barry Fleming would ban personalized license plates in Georgia honoring other state universities, including the University of Florida, if Florida and other states don’t return the favor.
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