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Route 66 license plate named tops in the nation
New offering gets kudos from national collectors group

Arizona's Route 66 license plate was recently named one of the top license plates.

Arizona's Route 66 license plate was recently named one of the top license plates.

PHOENIX – “Flagstaff, Arizona, don’t forget Winona… Kingman…” Arizona figures prominently in the lyrics to the iconic pop song celebrating the highway known as the “Mother Road.” Now Arizona gets even more attention after the new Route 66 specialty license plate was named the Best New License Plate in the U.S.

The honor comes from the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA).

ALPCA has given the award since 1970. ALPCA members worldwide vote based on the overall attractiveness of the plate design and its legibility as a tool for public safety and law enforcement. This is the third time for Arizona to win this award. The general issue plate introduced in 1996 and the Centennial plate introduced in 2011 also received Best Plate Awards.

“I’m delighted to announce that the state of Arizona is this year’s recipient of ALPCA’s Best Plate Award for their historic Route 66 specialty license plate. The plate’s visually appealing retro design particularly resonated with our members for its tribute to the legendary Mother Road,” said ALPCA’s President Cyndi McCabe.

The Route 66 plate was introduced in late 2016. As of the end of April, nearly 6,000 plates had been sold, and more than $51,000 had been raised to support preservation efforts for the highway that crosses iconic northern Arizona landscapes and historic communities.

“Route 66 carried more than cars, it carried peoples’ lives and millions of their stories. Even though its use as a major highway ended long ago, its ability to be an inspiration endures. We’re honored to be part of the effort to preserve this historic roadway by offering this award-winning plate,” said ADOT Motor Vehicle Division Director Eric Jorgensen.


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