Identification or art?

There was a time when a total of 50 different license plates adorned cars in America. That was one for each of the 50 states.

Many a family trip was saved by the kids in the back seat trying to find as many different ones as they could on long road trips.

Generally, these state plates were distinctive. It was always cause for celebration when an Alaskan plate was seen.

In one’s own state, the plates were ingrained in memory. In cases of emergency or trying to identify an irresponsible driver, all that was needed was an effort to remember the plate numbers. It was simple.

Then, came vanity plat...