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Why American License Plates Are Such A Mess - Cheddar Explains
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8:18Now PlayingAs of 2020, there were some 270 million registered vehicles in the United States, each one adorned with a mandatory license plate or two. And while plates appear standardized within states, when you zoom out to the whole country, the system get well, downright chaotic.
European plates vary by country, but look similar. While that’s certainly less visually interesting, it's a whole lot more effective. Back here in the States, our lack of license plate standardization can cause real headaches.
Further reading:
TIME MAGAZINE
USA TODAY
DESIGN TURNPIKE
MY PARKING SIGN
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
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