Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: School Bus, PA Breast Cancer Coalition, and Penn State Alumni Association. Thanks to Marco Sordi and John Clark for the pictures - keep them coming!

Here's a new high from Bruce Sakson for the Share the Road plate type. As you see, this type has not yet made its transition to the new "Let Freedom Ring" base. Make sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.

NEW FORMAT! James Ruppert shares this picture of an Operation Enduring Freedom plate without a sticker well. This format was previously unknown, so thanks, James, for photodocumenting it! This website is what it is because of the many people who have contributed over the years and still contribute today!

Did you know that PA law (75 PA §1345) specifices that Medal of Honor plates have red text? Most samples and the only known issued plate (pictured) have white text but that is technically against what was authorized by law. The sample pictured is from Worthpoint, likely an old eBay listing.

Last up this week is a remake of an older (2010s) Person With Disability number on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base from yours truly. It should be noted that the wheelchair symbol and "PD" were moved to the right side of the plate to match the serial format of the remade number.

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Press Photographer, Antique Motorcycle, and Villanova University. Thanks to Joe, Aaron Shirk, and yours truly for the pictures - keep them coming!

LEGISLATION UPDATE:

House Bill 1981 was introduced by Rep. Zachary Mako in April 2025 which would offer the option for trucks used solely for agricultural uses to receive a plate for $20.00 to show the truck is exempt from registration. Most recently, the bill was referred to the House Transportation Committee on 10/23/2025 for consideration.

House Bill 1736 was introduced by Rep. John Schlegel and would authorize two things: (1) allow previously-valid Saw Whet Owl (Conserve Wild Resources) plates to be registered assuming the serial number is still available and (2) a new plate featuring a picture of the Saw Whet Owl for people who want to order a new one. It would not discontinue the current design (Eastern Hellbender). Most recently, the bill was referred to the House Transportation Committee on 7/16/2025 for consideration.

House Bill 2020 was introduced by Rep. Roman Kozak on 10/3/2025 and would eliminate the fee to PennDOT for Gold Star Family plates. Most recently, the bill was referred to the House Transportation Committee on 11/12/2025 for consideration.

Be sure to check out our Legislation Page for these and other plate-related legislative updates!

Here's a new high for the Steel Worker plate type. This type started in 1997 on the blue base. As you see, this type has not yet made its transition to the new "Let Freedom Ring" base. Thanks to Jeff Lesher for the great picture, and be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.

Here's another new high from Jeff Lesher, this one for the motorcycle-sized Let Freedom Ring Special Fund plate type. Special Fund plates see a portion of the sale proceeds from each plate go to a trust fund related to each plate; in this case, per PennDOT, "$25 from every USA Semiquincentennial plate sold will benefit the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial to help fund activities related to the Semiquincentennial." This plate will be available for sale through December 31, 2026. Click here to order this plate, available for vehicles and motorcycles!

Lastly we have this personalized Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company plate from Nick O'Gaitnas, a "first-of" for this site. We posted a numeric plate from this type back in September 2025 but this is the first personalized version of one.

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Vertical Motorcycle (personalized), Gold Star Family (personalized), and Gevena College. Thanks to Aaron Shirk, Andrew Trujillo, and John Clark for the pictures - keep them coming!

John Clark sends in this shot of a personalized U.S. Army Veteran plate. We featured a picture of a numbered plate on this site on 10/5/2025 but this is the first picture of a personalized plate of this type on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base.

Here's a perfect picture from Drewski of a personalized Gold Star Family plate. This site already has such a picture but this one is a fantastic replacement. This site's goal is to document and photodocument every year of every plate type in the Commonwealth - we always strive for the best possible pictures but sometimes a great picture is just not possible.

Here's another perfect picture, this one from Steve Miller for the United Bowhunters of PA plate type. This plate was recently issued which means that this type was overproduced and many are sitting in PennDOT inventory. Keeping in mind that this base started to be phased out in 2005, it may be a while before we see this plate on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base. It's also a new high! Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.

DID YOU KNOW? Starting in 1946, Dealer plates used a letter to indicate which type of dealership was getting the plates. "A" was for New Car Dealer, "B" was for "Used Car Dealer", "X" was for Miscellaneous Dealer", and "C" was for "Transit Dealer" ("C" starting in 1952). Later, in 1971, the "D" series started for "Tractor Dealer" and the next year the "E" series started for "Trailer Dealer." Here's a good shot of a first-year Trailer Dealer plate from John McDevitt.

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Amateur Radio, Pollinator Habitat (personalized), Fraternal Order of Police, and Support Your Zoo (personalized). Thanks to Tuscarora Antiques, Nick Keck, James Ruppert, and Nick Tsilakis for the pictures - keep them coming!

The Plate of the Week award goes to Sen. Judy Ward, who sponsored the bill to introduce motorcycle-sized Purple Heart plates. This image is a cropped version of the picture she posted on her Facebook page back in March 2019 when she presented the plate to the recipient. It is the only plate of this type known to be issued. This is a cruddy picture but a much needed addition to this site! Thanks to John Clark for the heads-up about the picture/post.

Aaron Shirk sends in this picture of a new high for the U.S. Air Force Veteran plate type. This plate type came out in 2009 and started at 20001 A/F, meaning that about 287 are issued each year, on average. Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs!

Aaron Shirk submits this picture of a new high for the Truck series. This plate type transitioned to the "Let Freedom Ring" base in June 2025, starting with "VBA0000."

Here's one from the archives: plate number 2, back when it was registered to the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania. Nowadays it's a vanity plate and is registered to a (lucky) private citizen. Thanks to Eric Conner for the picture.