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Here are some samples of personalized plates that I have seen around town. I will constantly be adding new ones. As I do, I will add them to the top, so they are easy for you to find. I assume that I have the meanings correct, but I'll never know! Maybe these will spark some ideas for your own personalized plates. If you see a fun or clever license plate, send me an email and tell me about it. Maybe I'll add it to the list! The license plates that were submitted by About Phoenix visitors are marked with an asterisk (*).

Arizona Vanity License Plates Seen Around Phoenix

THTSLIF
It was a nice song, too.

WITSEND
I hope you get control soon.

IM MAD
Can you forgive me?

1 YANKS
They used to be number one.

CNILE*
I might be, but would I put it on my license plate?

YOUBGME*
Seen on a Volkswagen Beetle

TAI CHI
Don't mess with her.

4MIDOGS
We bought a SUV for our pups, too.

4MY3SNZ
I guess that's an even better reason to get a SUV.

GLF4FN
Of course it's for fun. We're not PGA pros.

STROLN
Just a leisurely trip, I guess.

MODALAY
Not even a Model T. Not even a Ford!

NY JIANT
A fan, or former player?

ALL N 1
That makes it easy.

UA MOM 2
I wonder if the other car is UA DAD 2.

LUCY FAN
Nobody ever says that about Ricky.

YAA WHO
Yahoo to you, too.

VINYRD
I'll have a Pinot Noir, please.

SNAKES 1
A Diamondbacks fan?

X SFO
Formerly from the City by the Bay.

SPRKLEZ
A very shiny person.

I FLY HI
At the airport again.

SKWIRL
I used to see these at Central Park.

WAGGIN
I hope it's the dog, and not the driver.

EX HAWK
Former Atlanta football player?

BOHUNTER
Uses arrows, too, I'll bet.

NONSTP
A red light runner.

BLADE 2
Did this person only see the sequel?

G2GSKI
If you gotta go, then you gotta go.

WEIRDO
Are you talking to me?

There are many options available in Arizona for specialized license plates. With more than thirty types of specialized license plates in Arizona, you can adorn your vehicle with a Former P.O.W. plate or  Purple Heart plate, or a Street Rod plates or Horseless Carriage plate. The most popular plate is, of course, the one that carries no extra charge. The standard passenger license plate has three numbers and three letters, assigned by the Motor Vehicle Department ("MVD"). If you want to get a personalized plate, there will be an annual $25 charge. The personalized passenger plate has a maximum of 7 characters that may be any combination of numbers, letters and spaces. No punctuation or symbols are allowed. All choices must be approved by MVD. Those choices for license plates that are considered inappropriate by MVD will be declined.

There is less concern about personalizing a license plate in Arizona now, since the law changed in 2002 and allows you to keep your license plate even if you sell your car. That's good news! Unless, of course, you had a plate like "MY BMW" and you decide to purchase a Cadillac....

Do you think you have a great idea for your own personalized license plate? You can check here to see if it is already taken.

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