Licence plates in United States
State name and pictures
A plate with a state name, a slogan and a picture is from the United States.
- The state name across the top or bottom.
- Colourful designs, slogans and pictures.
- Short, wide plates; some states use only a rear plate.
11 photos, grouped by the clue they show.
Key clue State name 10
Key clue Picture design 1
United States: what its plates look like
American plates are short and wide, and each state designs its own. Look for the state name across the top or bottom.
Many plates have colourful pictures and slogans, like Sunshine State for Florida. Some states use only a rear plate.
Every state looks different, and many offer special designs.
Look-alikes: how to tell them apart
United States vs 
Mexico
Mexican plates are the same size but show a Mexican state name. Canadian plates show a province name.
Questions about plates in United States
Why do American plates look so different?
Each state designs its own plates, often with pictures and slogans.
Do all US states use front plates?
No, about twenty states require only a rear plate.