California's iconic 1ABC123 license plate format is almost exhausted. The simple solution is on the way: reversing it to 123ABC1. Most drivers wont notice, but collectors are watching the changeover.

#California #LicensePlates #DMV

I read that #California is running out of numbers for #licenseplates:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/california-is-running-out-of-license-plate-numbers

The obvious solution would be to stop allowing more cars.

If that ain't possible, just take a page from the European playbook and add fractional numbers at the end.

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California Is About To Run Out of License Plate Numbers

The seven-character pattern California has used for 45 years will finally run out of combinations in 2025, two years earlier than expected. But America's largest car market has a plan.

The Drive

Got curious after writing this post. Looked it up: there are dozens of types of specialized plates offered here in Minnesota.

Leading the pack: Amateur HAM radio and Citizen Band radio.

I'm eyeing "Honorary Consul." I wonder if it might convey diplomatic immunity.

Le corps diplomatique! Reminds me of the old BBC Goon Show radio skit, where the character crushed by a falling piano had no recourse, because the piano had diplomatic plates!
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/vehicle/license-plates/specialized-license-plates

#Minnesota #LicensePlates #DiplomaticImmunity

The license plate frame makes me think the license plate itself has dirty undertones. lol Happy #FunPlatesFriday courtesy of Emily!

Description: A license plate that reads, “OMGPAPI” with a plate frame that reads, “Louder than you Mom last night.”

If you have a fun plate to share, DM me or post on your own page with the hashtag! Please be safe and do not snap photos while your vehicle is in motion.

If you see your personal plate featured and want it taken down, let me know.

#CustomPlates #LicensePlates
Double feature courtesy of Judy. Happy #FunPlatesFriday!

Description: Two photos. 1. A license plate that reads, “GEO LINK.” 2. A license plate that reads, “SUNBRBI.”

If you have a fun plate to share, DM me or post on your own page with the hashtag! Please be safe and do not snap photos while your vehicle is in motion.
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If you see your personal plate featured and want it taken down, let me know.

#CustomPlates #LicensePlates
Happy #FunPlatesFriday; stay classy!

Description: A license plate that reads, “A CLASY 1.”

If you have a fun plate to share, DM me or post on your own page with the hashtag! Please be safe and do not snap photos while your vehicle is in motion.
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If you see your personal plate featured and want it taken down, let me know.

#CustomPlates #LicensePlates

@wiert in the wake of the #RAF terrorism in the 70's, #Germany developed a font for license plates with some features for improved readability, making forgeries harder, allowing for easier machine readability etc. - it's called #FESchrift and has been since been adopted by many countries across the world:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/FE-Schrift
(Download as TTF referenced in "Web Links")

#Fonts #LicensePlates

FE-Schrift – Wikipedia

The other day I was stuck in traffic behind someone that is apparently a fan of the Roman republic #licenseplates
Hackers Can #Jailbreak #DigitalLicensePlates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets
Digital #licenseplates sold by Reviver, already legal to buy in some states and drive with nationwide, can be hacked by their owners to evade traffic regulations or even law enforcement surveillance. https://www.wired.com/story/digital-license-plate-jailbreak-hack/
The whole point of a #licenseplate is that it can’t be modified.
Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets

Digital license plates sold by Reviver, already legal to buy in some states and drive with nationwide, can be hacked by their owners to evade traffic regulations or even law enforcement surveillance.

WIRED

Saw this one the other day as well…

A fan of the image editor or something else? 🧐

#GIMP #Aussie #Queensland #LicensePlates #NumberPlates