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How License Plates Work

Stuff You Should Know

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The Quirky World of License Plates

This chapter explores the varying tag fees and complexities of specialty and vanity license plates across the U.S., using New York and California as primary examples. It highlights the cultural significance of license plates, sharing humorous anecdotes and the intersection of free speech with state regulation. The discussion also includes a look at the unique 'whiskey plates' for DUI offenders and the playful, sometimes controversial nature of personalized vehicle identifiers.

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