Public Input Probable On Vehicle Tag Design

The state’s vehicle license plates may soon get a makeover, and Oklahomans could have a say in the design. Last year’s effort to allow residents to pick the design for the state quarter spurred statewide debate and drew nearly 150,000 votes online and through the mail.

The design of Oklahoma’s vehicle tags could go through a similar process.

The state’s regular tag has featured the Osage shield and “Native America” for about 15 years.

However, a task force charged last fall with studying how to best update Oklahoma’s tags, including incorporating new security features along with a new design, has come up with five ideas for new plates.

“Our hope is that we can reflect our culture, our heritage and our history,” said Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond, who led the task force. He added that the tags also should show that Oklahoma is a progressive state and moving forward.

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