Bill For New License Plates Advances In House

After almost two decades of the same license plates, legislation requiring a redesign and reissuance of Oklahoma plates overwhelmingly passed the House today.

House Bill 3326, by Rep. Ken Miller, creates a new license plate to be issued to Oklahoma vehicles in 2009 and would be the first new tag design in almost 16 years.

“The public safety of the people I represent is of utmost importance to me,” said Miller, R-Edmond. “When the Department of Public Safety tells me they need this tool, I will respond.”

License plates have a shelf life of about five years before the design material starts to deteriorate, said DPS Commissioner Kevin Ward. New plates would allow law enforcement to more easily enforce payment of motor vehicle taxes and also detect and apprehend persons who are using automobiles in criminal activity.

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