License Plates

License plates are used to identify a vehicle's identity.  A combination of seven letters and numbers make up the information found on license plates.  The design has changed slowly through the years, but the overall shape and proportion has not changed.

In California, citizens have the choice to customize their license plates.  This not only allows for one to further customize their vehicle, but it also makes money for the state(which the state definitely needs).  The state also gives people the option to purchase special interest plates.  The special interest plate choices are Environmental, Memorial, Arts Council, Coastal Commission, Collegiate, Lake Tahoe Conservancy, Yosemite Foundation, Firefighters, Have a Heart, Olympic Training Center, and Veterans Organization.

It was a nice reminder that design is useful and that it can benefit others as well.