Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Susquehanna University and Combat Action Ribbon (personalized) . Thanks to Bill Young and Bruce Bufalini for the pictures, keep them coming!

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Chuck Harrington shares this picture of a 1980s State Senator plate along with the following note: "The type 2 [first plate pictured above] plates of state senator and legislator came about when one of the house members did not like the senators having a monopoly using the PA inside the keystone. So these were the result the state came up with. When the DMV started to issue them there was quite a dislike for them, the original type 1 [second plate pictured above] design was quickly resumed being issued going forward."

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Chuck also sends in this pair of #1 Motorcycle plates, one on the 1971 base and one on the 1985 base. What's curious is that the "MOTORCYCLE" legend is missing from the top of the 1971-base plate. Although they look similary, there is a visual difference between the two plate bases - do you see it? Join the conversation on the Keystone State Plates page on Facebook!

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The MLB All-Star Game was held at Citizens Bank Park in Philly this past week and, as they normally do with special events hosted in the Commonwealth, PennDOT issued temporary cardboard plates to be used from July 1 through July 17. The All-Star game has been played in Pennsylvania 7 times but this is the first time (to this site's knowledge) that plates have been issued for the game. Plates made for special events can be found on the Highs page under the Defunct Types, Special Event Plates, Etc. section. Thank you to Sophia Roswell and Joe Kobel for the great pictures!

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Lastly we have a pair of new highs for the Berwyn Fire Company and Brookhaven Fire Company No. 1 plate types (left from Zach Bent, right from Noah Foster). Both fire companies are located in southeastern Pennsylvania, Chester County and Delaware County respectively. Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Saint Francis University and Operation Iraqi Freedom . Thanks to John Clark and Matt Ciecka for the pictures, keep them coming!

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Here are a few "first ofs" for this site: a Friends of Valley Forge Park plate without a sticker well, sent in by James Ruppert, and a National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial personalized plate on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base, sent in by Nick Tsilakis. As always, click the link to see the complete history for each type.

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Here's an interesting one: a Street Rod plate that was freshly issued by PennDOT but still on the Visa base... and on a previously-unknown format, at that! From this and other sightings, it appears that PennDOT is looking to exhaust Visa base inventory for certain types, perhaps types where inventory is not at a high level. Thanks to Aaron Shirk for the picture.

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John Clark sends in this 2026 AAMVA plate, including an up-close shot of the sticker on the back of the plate. The AAMVA is the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators so it makes sense that a souvenir for the event would be in the form of a license plate! Plates made for special events can be found on the Highs page under the Defunct Types, Special Event Plates, Etc. section. Can you spot the spelling error on the sticker?

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Last up this week is a new high for the "S" weight class of 1932 Truck plates. Back in these days, the first letter of Truck plates indicated the weight class of the truck, "R" being the lightest" and "Z" being the heaviest ("X" was skipped as it was used for Dealer plates). Starting in 1932, three-axle trucks got their own plates with a two-letter prefix, the first letter being the weight class and the second letter as "Z". In 1958, four-axle trucks got their own plates, a two-letter prefix with the first letter being the weight class and the second letter as "X". Click to the type name to learn more and see detailed information, including the breakdown of weight classes for each year!

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Blue Moon Cruisers Rod & Custom Association and Ruffed Grouse Society . Thanks to Tom Robillard and John Clark for the pictures, keep them coming!

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John Clark also sends in this picture of the redesigned Presque Isle Partnership plate. This type was first spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base in February 2026 and the logo on the plate has since been revamped. As always, click the link to see the complete history for each type.

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Here are a few "first-of" shots, the left picture being a personalized Mercedes-Benz Club of America plate sent in by Carbon McCoy and the right picture being a personalized Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation plate sent in by Geronimo Johnson. Submissions like this fulfill this site's primary purpose: to document every format and quirk of every plate type ever issued by Pennsylvania.

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Clayton Moore sends in this awesome #4 Motor Boat License plate from 1931, the first year for this type. This type was issued in the form of license plates through 1963 and then stickers ever since. The next entry highlights recent stickers.

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Here are two validation stickers for powered motorboats sent in by our own John McDevitt. These stickers can be found on the Motor Boat License page, which can be found on the Highs page and then clicking on Defunct, Special Event, & Misc.

Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: A Haven and Honoring Our Veterans (personalized) . Thanks to John Clark and Bill Young for the pictures, keep them coming!

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Next up we have a few "first-of" shots of personalized plates: one from James Ruppert for the Lebanon Valley College type and one from Bruce Bufalini for the Person with Disability type. We greatly appreciate the continued submissions to this site!

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Chris Van Zandt sends in this nice shot of a West Point Alumni plate. This number was originally issued on the blue base and was reprinted on the WWW base. This type is very difficult to spot in the wild, always good to see one!

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1954 Motor Boat License plates came in two formats: no painted border (left, from eBay) and a white painted border (right, from John Willard). The plate on the left is a new high for Format 1. Be sure to click the link to see more!

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Lastly we have this new high for the Official Use - State Police plate type, spotted in Delaware of all places! There is a motorcycle-sized version of this plate type as well but none have been spotted yet. Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.