New york license plate
The Empire State!
New York license plates have a rich history, and here are some interesting facts:
Current Design (2020-present): The current design features a blue plate with a white background, featuring the state's nickname "Empire State" in bold letters. The plate also includes the state's motto "Excelsior" (meaning "ever upward") and the year "2020" in the bottom right corner.
Previous Designs: Before the current design, New York license plates had a variety of designs, including:
- 1970s-1980s: A blue plate with a white background, featuring the state's nickname "Empire State" in bold letters.
- 1990s-2000s: A blue plate with a white background, featuring a stylized image of the Statue of Liberty.
- 2000s-2010s: A blue plate with a white background, featuring a stylized image of the New York State Capitol building.
Specialty Plates: New York offers a range of specialty license plates, including:
- Animal lovers: Plates featuring images of animals, such as dogs, cats, and horses.
- Sports teams: Plates featuring logos of New York's professional sports teams, such as the Yankees, Mets, Giants, and Jets.
- Colleges and universities: Plates featuring logos of New York's colleges and universities, such as Columbia, Cornell, and NYU.
- Military veterans: Plates featuring the American flag and the words "Veteran" or "Veterans".
Fun Facts:
- New York was one of the first states to issue license plates, starting in 1901.
- The state's license plate design has changed over 20 times since its inception.
- New York is one of the few states that still issues paper license plates, although digital plates are also available.
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