New technology automatically scans license plate data, records cars' locations at a certain date and time and stores that data. There are limits to what police can do with that information, but private companies don't have these same restrictions. more ›

The California Coastal Commission has unveiled a new "Whale Tail" license plate that looks uncannily like its retired replacement. The new design, however, features a more lifelike whale instead of a rendering from Laguna Beach artist Wyland. more ›

State budget troubles mean less support for programs in our schools, and of those programs, the arts is usually first to go. The Million Plates Campaign, backed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, aims to support funding for the arts in California through the sale of specialty "arts" license plates. more ›

Puppet shows for gridlocked drivers may or may not be illegal, but a state bill seeking the realities behind digital license plates that would show ads has already been approved by the California Senate and will be heard by an Assembly Committee today. more ›

For 14 years California drivers have been able to select a whale-themed license plate designed by Laguna Beach artist Wyland which is offered by the DMV in partnership with the state Coastal Commission. more ›

When it comes to crime, cops call one piece of evidence "gold." And that one bit of information that really can expedite an investigation is a license plate number. If you see something happen and it doesn't endanger yourself, take note of license plate numbers. more ›

Usually if we show a photo with a license plate, we make sure to blur it so as to protect the owner of the car's privacy. But this license plate situation was so cool that we had to let you check it out. Often called "vanity plates", customized, personalized license plates are an LA mainstay and anyone who commutes through our fair city is sure to see some funny ones each week. Although we... more ›