Wisconsin unveils new license plates; Retro yellow and Blackout

Wisconsin unveils new license plates

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) unveiled on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the designs of Wisconsin’s newest state license plates — Blackout and Retro yellow.

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) unveiled on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the designs of Wisconsin’s newest state license plates — Blackout and Retro yellow.  

What's old is new again

What they're saying:

"While we have plates that feature sports teams and varied interests from health to higher education, I've been looking for something a little bit more nostalgic, and we have been talking about bringing back the retro, the butter plate for more than a decade," said Kristina Boardman, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary. "The yellow plate is a nod to our state's celebrated history as America's Dairyland, and really connects us across the generations."

"These new specialized license plates provide a little bit of something for everybody," said Gov. Tony Evers. "There's a nostalgia for Wisconsinites like me who remember the retro plate and the contemporary feel of the Blackout plate for those looking to the future."

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These plates will be available to the public in early January, with details on a specific date to be forthcoming.

You'll notice the standard issued plates will have a unique sequence of numbers and letters. The Blackout plates will begin with ZAA. The Retro yellow plates will begin with YAA. The clean design allows for up to seven characters.

The new plates will join dozens of others available to order online through DMV’s new web app.

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