New Iowa License Plates

[Rods79]

Didn't see this posted, and I know how CF loves a good design thread. Iowa to redesign state license plates after 20 years with the same general design.

http://dmreg.co/2tzdeeo

People supposedly will have a chance to vote on 3-5 designs. Thoughts?

Personally I like the current design and I was just thinking about how nice our plates look compared to other states. I don't really want them to change. There are some gaudy, crazy, crappy plates out there, while some are way too simple. Iowa strikes a nice balance I think. It is a form of state marketing and there are a lot of fumbles out there with other states (just look at Nebraska and their state seed sower).

 

[Gonzo]

Didn't see this posted, and I know how CF loves a good design thread. Iowa to redesign state license plates after 20 years with the same general design.

http://dmreg.co/2tzdeeo

People supposedly will have a chance to vote on 3-5 designs. Thoughts?

Personally I like the current design and I was just thinking about how nice our plates look compared to other states. I don't really want them to change. There are some gaudy, crazy, crappy plates out there, while some are way too simple. Iowa strikes a nice balance I think. It is a form of state marketing and there are a lot of fumbles out there with other states (just look at Nebraska and their state seed sower).

Agree. Current plates are solid.

 

[jbhtexas]

If the pretty ones cost more than the plain ones, you are just throwing tax money down the drain. It's just a license plate. Let the people who want the pretty ones pay for vanity plates. A few years ago TX switched back from a colorful plate to a classic black text on white plate with a couple of ornaments. IMO, it looks fine and they cost less to make than the previous ones.

 

[Rods79]

Montana went simple too, and I dig it. Similar to our past plates.

 

[alarson]

I'm sure it'll basically be this in license plate form

 

[Rods79]

If the pretty ones cost more than the plain ones, you are just throwing tax money down the drain. It's just a license plate. Let the people who want the pretty ones pay for vanity plates. A few years ago TX switched back from a colorful plate to a classic black text on white plate with a couple of ornaments. IMO, it looks fine and they cost less to make than the previous ones.

I think the "pretty" ones you're referring to are the ones that look like someone spilled the printer ink, so yeah, no thanks.

 

[Rods79]

Here's Nebraska's plate. How would you like that on your vehicle?...wow.

 

[3TrueFans]

Here's Nebraska's plate. How would you like that on your vehicle?...wow.

Guy with deformed arm holding his huge dong? Nice.

 

[isucy86]

I'd be psyched for a new design. After 20 years, a change would be nice. IMO the current colors of the Iowa plate are too similar to Minnesota.

I agree a simple plate is best. That way the plates won't clash with style or paint color of the car/truck/SUV. Why not keep it simple- pay homage to Iowa being a worldwide leader in corn production. So a gold colored plate makes sense. Then use a popular color for the lettering- cardinal seems an optically pleasing choice. A simple symbol would be great if prison industries can handle it. Something like walking Cy would suit me just fine. Those would be impressive plates.

 

[KCClone1]

Here's Nebraska's plate. How would you like that on your vehicle?...wow.

I think they voted that down but they totally ripped off Pennsylvania IMO.

 

[Rods79]

I think they voted that down but they totally ripped off Pennsylvania IMO.

Kind of. The new one is not much better:

And West Virginia:

It shouldn't be hard to at least avoid this debacle...I hope.

 

[TOFB4ISU]

Its time. And yes it has an impact on economic development and tourism.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

I miss my Hawaii ones.

 

[AgronAlum]

I hope they keep it simple. Too many plates out there look hideous on common colored vehicles.

 

[Acylum]

Here's Nebraska's plate. How would you like that on your vehicle?...wow.

Well, it IS an accurate representation of me.

 

[JM4CY]

 

[dmclone]

Please leave anything ag related off the plates. Everyone in the world knows Iowa for its agriculture. Nice neutral color that doesn't clash and remove the requirement for a front plate. Also make the plate so the adhesive on the renewal tags won't stick anywhere except one place on the license plate. Also remove the county.

Now Iowa, I expect you to do everything opposite of what I requested.

 

[cydsho]

Here's Nebraska's plate. How would you like that on your vehicle?...wow.

Yeah......on all my vehicles.....don't do that Iowa. (disclaimer, the real ones were redesigned with lesser pornographic image)

 

[MeanDean]

I'm kind of partial to the slogan "Heartland of America" or something similar. Probably not so popular overall

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Please leave anything ag related off the plates. Everyone in the world knows Iowa for its agriculture. Nice neutral color that doesn't clash and remove the requirement for a front plate. Also make the plate so the adhesive on the renewal tags won't stick anywhere except one place on the license plate. Also remove the county.

Now Iowa, I expect you to do everything opposite of what I requested.

This! Indiana doesn't have a front plate and it looks so much cleaner and nice. I can't figure out a real legitimate reason for needing a front plate either.