Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Persian Gulf War Veteran (personalized), and Veterans of an Allied Foreign Country (personalized). Thanks to Aaron Shirk for the pictures - keep them coming!

Jeff Lesher sends in this picture of a Moped plate that was just issued. The last time this high was updated before today was "CF053" in November 2019, which means that 1,680 Moped registrations have been issued in the last 6 years, or about 289 per year, on average. If you need further proof that this type is seldom issued, it's still on the Visa base despite just having been issued, meaning there are likely many more plates left in PennDOT inventory. Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.

Bill Houser submits this picture of a personalized Spay/Neuter Saves Lives plate. At the time that Bill sent this picture in, this site already had a picture of this plate type on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base but it was a numbered plate; this is the first sighting of a personalized version.

Here is another "first-of" image for this site, this one of a personalized National Ski Patrol plate from yours truly. This was spotted on a Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, hence the "V". This plate type came out in 2011 and the current high is 00305 S/P, as of August 2025.

Last up this week is a new high (and a great picture) of an Omnibus plate from Aaron Shirk. Note that, like the Moped plate above, this plate type is still be issued on the Visa base. We always appreciate when people provide pictures that help to narrow down the changeover points for serial ranges.

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Press Photographer (personalized), Afghanistan and Iraq Veteran (personalized), Lock Haven University, and University of Scranton. Thanks to Stefan Aleo, James Ruppert, and John Clark for the pictures - keep them coming!

The Plate of the Week award goes to David Hobbs for this "first-of" shot of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal plate. This plate type was first announced in 2024 and today we finally have a picture of one! Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.

LEGISLATION UPDATE:

Senate Bill 955, passed unanimously in the Senate on October 7, 2025, would authorize a Special Fund plate that promotes mental health in the Commonwealth. The bill provides for $15 from the purchase of each plate to be deposited into a Mental Health Restricted Account, helping to fund Pennsylvania’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The bill will now move to the House for consideration.

House Bill 1940 would authorize a new plate that highlights fishing and conservation throughout the Commonwealth. From WTAJ.com: "The legislation would require PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to offer a design contest for students in kindergarten through fifth grade across the Commonwealth to offer a winning design for the new plate. The final design would have to be based on the winning design, must include the phrase “Fish PA,” and must feature the depiction of Pennsylvania’s state fish, the Brook Trout."

House Bill 48 would authorize a new plate that brings attention to the many artistic outlets in the Commonwealth. From Rep. Ciresi, the sponsor of this bill: "Proceeds from the purchases of this license plate will be appropriated to the PCA, which would use these voluntary contributions in the course of their incredible work and add to the grants they award to fund artistic endeavors throughout the state."

House Bill 230 would allow people with a Disabled Veteran (Severe Disability) plate to request a duplicate plate to be mounted on the front of the vehicle. From Rep. Kutz, co-sponsor of this bill: "A constituent recently contacted my office regarding a parking issue they encountered. The individual, a 100% disabled veteran and permanent wheelchair user, has a severely disabled veteran license plate affixed to the rear of their vehicle. Unfortunately, the issue arises when the plate is not visible from the front of the vehicle, leading to parking challenges."

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

Here is a "first-of" image of an Alpha Fire Company No. 1 Inc. plate, thanks to Brandon Sowers and Adam Gartska. This particular example is a personalized version of the plate type. Although a good picture cannot always be obtained, this site welcomes any image, especially when it's the first such image for the plate type!

Lastly we have this blue base St. Thomas More Alumni Association plate from yours truly. Your editor says the following: "There's something comforting about seeing plates from years past still on the road." We are curious to know your favorite modern base - visit Keystone State Plates on Facebook to join the conversation!

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Millersville University, Penn State University, and West Chester University. Thanks to John Clark for the pictures - keep them coming!

This 1946 Truck plate, from Brandon Sowers, is a new high for the "T" weight class. As always, click the link to see a complete history for all years (and weight classes, in this case) for each type!

Brandon Sowers also sends in this picture of a personalized Trailer plate. As with the Visa base, Trailer vanity plates do not have the "TRAILER" legend on the plate.

Jeff Lesher shares this awesome picture of a Let Freedom Ring (Motorcycle) plate. This is considered a "Special Fund" plate, which means that a portion of the sale of each plate goes towards a special cause. 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!

Last up this week is a personalized Fire Fighter plate from George Kunsman. George first got this registration since the Visa base and now it's here on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base! Thanks for sharing, George.

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Virginia Tech (personalized), University of Pittsburgh, and Classic Vehicle. Thanks to Brendan Sherry, Bruce Bufalini, and Aaron Shirk for the pictures - keep them coming!

Aaron Shirk submits a new high for the Farm Truck plate type. This type started at FM2000E on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base. Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs!

Nick Tsilakis sends in this personalized Air Medal plate. This type came out in 2023 and only a handful of personalized ones have been observed.

This fantastic picture of a blue base Widener University plate comes from John Clark. Good pictures (or sometimes pictures at all) of blue base special organizaton plates are hard to come by so we always appreciate when something of this quality comes along!

Lastly we have a new high for the Apportioned Bus plate type. As you can see, this is still being issued on the Visa base, and still with a sticker well, to boot! The type started in 1982 on the yellow base and will surely be seen on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base before we know it. There have been reports that this type was also on the blue base (the base between the 1977 yellow base and the 1999 "WWW" base) but no such photos exist.