Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: The Colebrookdale Railroad, Organ Donors Save Lives, and Animal Friends (personalized). Thanks to John Clark and Richard Than for the pictures - keep them coming!

Here are two "first-of" sightings, both personalized, for the Washington & Jefferson College and B.P. Order of Elks plate types. Sometimes we can't get a 10-out-of-10 picture but these are both good additions to this site. Thanks goes to Ben Vaughn for both spots!

Here are two more personalized plates and "first-of" spots for this site: a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran plate from Kevin Casciano and a Disabled Veteran (Severe Disability) plate from James Ruppert, both on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base.

Ryan Battin sends in this new high for the Arcadia University plate type. The last time this high was updated? June 2012 - and still on the "www" base! There must be a large inventory at PennDOT of these for this base to still be issued on this base from 1999. Make sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.

Last up this week is a new high discovered for 1927 Dealer plates. Thanks to user "davidinvirginia" on eBay for the picture! Click the link to see information for every year for this type!

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Thaddeus Stevens College, Honoring Our Women Veterans (Motorcycle), and APSCUF (personalized). Note: the Honoring Our Women Veterans (Motorcycle) plate is a standard issue plate and not personalized, per PennDOT; numbering started at AA0, went through AA9, to AB0, etc. Thanks to John Clark, Jeff Lesher, and Rob Sealover for the pictures - keep them coming!

Yours truly spotted this Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on I-95 in Delaware County, and it's the first time a picture of this plate type has been recorded on this site! This type was first announced in 2024.

Here's a low-numbered Bronze Star for Valor plate, sent in by Zach Bent. This plate type came out in 2012 and the current high is 00248 B/V, so about 19 plates are issued per year, plus personalized plates.

This #1 Motorcycle plate from 1958 comes from eBay. See the two slots at the bottom-left? The original plan was to use metal tabs to revalidate plates but the state ended up using adhesive stickers instead so the tab slots were rendered unnecessary. This base was issued from 1958 through 1962 and plates issued closer to 1962 got rid of the tab slots altogether. Click the link to learn more!

Several people have submitted pictures of plates with a hyphen or space where the Liberty Bell graphic is on the plate and the general consensus is that this looks way better than having numbers and letter printed over the Liberty Bell. Personalized/vanity plates like this one are listed under the "Personalized Plate" column of the Passenger page. Thanks to Tyler Daniels for the picture!

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.