State ENDS Digital License Plate Program After Just TWO Years

I wasn't a huge fan to begin with.

[kenyattaclay]

This is a classic example of a solution to a problem that just doesn't exist, especially at that price.

[PeaceIntheValley]

A solution to a problem that didn’t exist

[MrBitflipper]

For a minute I thought the state had simply realized what a dumb idea digital plates are. But nope, that wasn't it.

[knghtbrd]

Gee, when a government cedes some of its regulatory authority to a corporation, the corporation does what it wants. Who's shocked by that?

[richb]

When my Dad washed his cars he refused to wash the license plate, he said "that plate was so expensive it should wash itself". Can't imagine what he would say about $861 for a plate.

[MrLangDog]

Somebody got paid off big time to approve this unneeded contract in the first place.

[diannepierce]

I prefer the analog plates. A third party doesn’t need my information. We already have Gov up our arses as it is

[MLeoDaalder]

Wait, the license plate company had full access to all that sweet juicy data and they just didn't touch it? How weird, nowadays companies try to sell that data whether it's theirs to sell or not...

[skillethead]

Not everything needs to be digitized. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

[ZEPRATGERNODT]

I always saw digital plates as a vanity item for the “Look At Me” types. You know them when you see them.

[ElementofKindness]

I cannot think of a single reason how a digital registration plate benefits in any way. If anything, it seems like an exploitable system.

[mikefarmer]

Just because you can, is NOT a reason to do something.

[barnabusdoyle]

How upset are the people who paid $800+ for these license plates 2 years ago going to be when they find out that stupid thing they paid out the nose for is now worthless?

[missulu]

What a waste of money, at any cost! If it's digital, it can be hacked.

[TheAechBomb]

doesn't surprise me, they got hacked not too long ago. Plain metal plates don't get hacked.

[coleburner]

Learning that, as a disabled veteran, I qualified for a permanent plate here in Michigan and saving me the $100+ registration on my pickup was well needed and welcomed. Living on a fixed income, I wish I would have learned about it 10 years ago. I don't see any reason to spend over $600 for plate registration on a personal vehicle.

[SubPablum]

Soon they will show adds. I have zero doubt of this.

[NorthPrairiePatriot]

I have yet to hear why any state has bothered to spend any money on these, they seem to be looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist

[johnholmes]

Sometimes the old way is the best way.

[marcocanb]

Criminals: I can change my plate anytime I want to?
Company: No.
Hackers: Watch me.