I FRTED to SIDE PC: PennDOT's Problem With Raunchy Plates
Not all roads in Pennsylvania lead to getting a vanity plate green lit. Host Trenae Nuri joins City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Elizabeth Kauma to break down what phrases, acronyms, or combination of up to seven letters and numbers get rejected by the state when it comes to personalized license plates.
Did the episode inspire you to get a vanity plate? You can apply for a personal licensed plate using this Penndot form, and you can find more information on the process here.
Make sure to check the state’s Do Not Issue list before you apply, so you don’t waste time and money on a plate that will get rejected.
- Update on Philly's water as of 7:30am Tuesday, Mar. 28th: Officials say tap water is safe to fill bottles and pitchers with until at least 11:59 pm Wednesday, March 29.
- No contaminants from the spill have been found in the city’s drinking water, according to officials.
- Residents can find out if they live or have a business in a potentially impacted area by looking at this Delaware River Latex Spill Impact Map.
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