Vehicle registration plates of the United States
The license plate in the United States are assigned by the individual states. A nation -wide, uniform number plate there is not, except in certain authorities markings and diplomatic plates.
The characteristics included in the rule at the top of the name of the state, at the bottom of either the motto of the state ( eg Florida: The Sunshine State ) or less frequently (eg in Georgia ) the name of the county, in which the license plate has been assigned. The Indian reserves give out their own license plate, which are constructed on the same principle, but specify the Indian Nationality and usually also the state.
Furthermore, the individual States in addition to the ordinary number plates Topics flags that bear the logo of a particular organization or university, for example. Also, signs for different hobbies and interests, there are. The identifiers for the individual States can generally to the website of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) view and select for the state. The state of Virginia has the largest selection with over 200 topics.
The flags are numbered separately for each state. The color schemes vary from state to state and also changes usually at intervals of several years. Thus, for example, currently Washington, D.C. blue lettering on a white background, New York blue on white with a blue border above and below, New Jersey black letters on a yellow gradient and Pennsylvania dark blue lettering on a white background with a blue border above and below yellow edge.
For an extra charge it is possible to get a vanity plate, where you can choose the text for the license plate itself, as long as it has not already been awarded and it is not offensive. Many citizens use their number plates to proclaim as a form or a personal expression to their hobbies. So you can on the street as " ANN'SBMW " ( " Ann's BMW "), " LUVDOGS " ( I love dogs ) or " XLR8 " ( = accelerate accelerate ) see. In California, are part of special characters ( heart, star, hand and plus sign) on number plates permitted. an example of such a license plate is "DOG ♥ R" ( dog lovers ).
The indicator for trucks, agricultural vehicles and limousines vary in relation to the car license plate and are usually kept very simple. Distinguishing features are available for diplomats, senators and government vehicles. Military vehicles carry in the United States, to the extent they are not privately owned, no license plates.
In some states (eg, Florida) is just the number plate on the rear obligation; some vehicle owners bring in such cases a picture on the front, such as the Eagle, the hometown or the U.S. flag. For some time, foreign marks or brand names are to be used; particularly European, match the country of the car manufacturer, such as Italian in a Ferrari.
The individual States
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California ( CA )
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia, with its capital Washington DC
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Iceland
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
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Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Others
- Physicians in the U.S. receive special characteristics that begin with the abbreviation MD for Medical Doctor ( doctor). Thus, physicians in the U.S. are allowed to park virtually anywhere, free of charge.
- In some U.S. states get drivers who were caught drunk driving, specific marking that indicate that the driver has to meet requirements relating to its license. For example, he may only lead to official purposes his vehicle.