Ohio BMV Rejects 931 Personalized License Plates in 2024

COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) rejected a total of 931 personalized license plate requests in 2024 due to inappropriate content or combinations of letters and numbers.

Maybe you think its a First Amendment right or not how would you feel about someone having something offensive as a plate number?

Most of the rejections were based on requests that included profanity, references to drugs, sexual content, or other offensive terms. While Ohioans frequently attempt to get creative with their personalized plate requests, the BMV has stringent guidelines that prevent any plates deemed inappropriate from being issued.

This year, some drivers tried to bypass the system by crafting license plate requests that incorporated letters already used in one of Ohio’s 194 specialty plates. However, these attempts were unsuccessful as the BMV was able to identify and reject plates that still violated their content policies.

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The BMV continues to enforce a rigorous approval process to ensure that Ohio’s roads remain free of offensive or inappropriate material displayed on vehicles. While personalized license plates remain a popular option, drivers are reminded to adhere to state regulations when making their requests.

Here is the list, warning some of the names are offensive