Personalized License Plates That Had To Be Recalled By DMV

In Texas, state law requires that all vehicles on the road must be registered and properly display two state-issued license plates on the front and rear of the vehicle, with the exception of motorcycles, antique vehicles, and a few others. Those state-issued license plates are honestly pretty boring.

Generic Texas license plates are pretty boring - just a white background with black letters and numbers. I get it, it makes it easier for Texans and law enforcement to read, but they could be a bit more appealing like they were in the 90s and early 2000s. I liked the ones that featured the cowboy, space shuttle, oil derrick, and the shape of Texas. Those plates had state pride and some personality too.

Showing your personality through personalized license plates.

The Texas DMV gives Texans the opportunity to show off their personality through personalized license plates. Whether the plates have a cool design or customization from the letters and numbers you request, you can show off your personality to other Texas drivers as you drive down the road. Now you'll have to apply for the plates, go through an approval process, and pay a little more for them and if approved you'll be set.

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All the US states allow for personalized plates and there is an approval process along the way on occasion there are some questionable or offensive plates that seem to get through undetected.

Take for instance these two license plates in Colorado. KUSA reports that two Colorado drivers have had their license plates recalled by the state because they are now deemed offensive.

Those license plates are in the process of being recalled by the state of Colorado.

Through MyPlates you can create your personalized license plates from hundreds of available designs. Keep it clean and good luck getting it approved. The Texas DMV is constantly monitoring these personalized license plate requests. Take a look at some of the license plates that have been requested by Texas drivers in the past.