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If your car navigates through the Big Apple and parallel parks in the narrowest of spots, this new license plate may be for you.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) just released a design for a new license plate that celebrates New York City (without all the headache that comes with driving through the perpetually crowded, loud, chaotic streets), featuring a photorealistic depiction of the Manhattan skyline at dusk, with One World Trade and surrounding buildings lit up against a light blue sky. The Statue of Liberty and her bright torch make it into the scene as well, for a license plate that looks more like an Instagram post than an official government object.
So far, reactions to the new plate on social media have largely been negative:
#nys is going to release 14 different license plates..... WHYYYYYYY??!!
— Samantha the Bronx Bogata Cat 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@undrbedMonster) June 13, 2023
Wow, @nysdmv really “screwed the
How did the state that once had one of the greatest license plate designs fall so far? pic.twitter.com/iHsoS5D171
— Alex K (@AlexWithAK) June 13, 2023pooch” on the new NYC license plate design. This literally couldn’t be worse!
— Sal (@SalCacciatore55) June 12, 2023
Terrible job, guys and gals! pic.twitter.com/dfxgKIwIqw
“The DMV settled on a design that has the vibe of what can best be described as a “subway ad for a for-profit college.”.....This license plate captures a moment: a city with its sweatpants on at dinner.”@adlankj on fire for @HellGateNY https://t.co/PBN6jsVXLI
— Max RN (@MaxRivlinNadler) June 12, 2023
The design is part of a larger collection that celebrates 10 unique regions of the state, with more to be revealed throughout the month. A new Long Island plate showcases the Montauk lighthouse and the cliffside beaches. More featured regions will include the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Capital Region, Western New York and Mid-Hudson—each with its respective landmark such as Niagara Falls.
“Every region of our state has something unique and interesting about it, and we are happy to celebrate that uniqueness by making these new license plates available for New York drivers,” Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark Schroeder said in a news release. “These also allow drivers to put their own unique touch on their vehicles and show pride for the place they live.”
The regional license plates are available to order via New York’s DMV website (or by phone or mail, if preferred. Custom plates start at $60 and can be personalized.