As some of you may know, dear readers, different states have different requirements for license plates. Perhaps the most obvious difference is that some states require two license plates (one in the front and one in the back) while others only require one (in the back). This of course has a physical effect on vehicles because dealerships in states requiring two plates will often drill holes into the front fascia of your vehicle to install said license plate. Bummer. Some of you may be saying, “What’s the big deal? So I have two plates on my car. Everyone does.” That is true while you are living in a two-plate state. But what happens when you move to a one-plate state? You can either (1) remove the plastic plate holder the dealer installed, leaving holes in the front fascia of your car or (2) drive around with a blank, plastic canvas on the front of your car. Let’s face it—neither one is a great option.
Enter the decorative license plate. One can acquire these plates to fill the empty space where your front plate used to be. But should you treat your empty front license plate holder as a forum for personal expression? If you do, please be cautious, my friends. Your plate of choice may say something about you that you did not intend to convey. So let us examine a few categories of decorative plates to see just how slippery this slope gets.
Enter the decorative license plate. One can acquire these plates to fill the empty space where your front plate used to be. But should you treat your empty front license plate holder as a forum for personal expression? If you do, please be cautious, my friends. Your plate of choice may say something about you that you did not intend to convey. So let us examine a few categories of decorative plates to see just how slippery this slope gets.