If you can earn some positive media (get the press to accurately pick up your news) in an age of shrinking newsrooms, particularly when you are a state motor vehicle agency, you get an "A plus."And, if you are a media outlet and you find it within your news judgment to grant "space" to the "good deeds" and "progress" of a state motor vehicle agency, then the teacher gives you an "A plus" as well.So, who are the two kids that recently nabb... Read Full Story

If you can earn some positive media (get the press to accurately pick up your news) in an age of shrinking newsrooms, particularly when you are a state motor vehicle agency, you get an "A plus."And, if you are a media outlet and you find it within your news judgment to grant "space" to the "good deeds" and "progress" of a state motor vehicle agency, then the teacher gives you an "A plus" as well.So, who are the two kids that recently nabb... Read Full Story

Last Saturday the New York Times published an op-ed, written by Stefan Lonce that illustrates the challenges motor vehicle administrators face in managing both vanity and specialty license plate programs.Lonce successfully distinguishes between the two types of plates.  And he even recommends a solution to the vanity plate conundrum:  a national database of offensive terms and alpha numeric combinations.  He suggests this would serve as a national clearinghouse for motor v... Read Full Story

Last Saturday the New York Times published an op-ed, written by Stefan Lonce that illustrates the challenges motor vehicle administrators face in managing both vanity and specialty license plate programs.Lonce successfully distinguishes between the two types of plates.  And he even recommends a solution to the vanity plate conundrum:  a national database of offensive terms and alpha numeric combinations.  He suggests this would serve as a national clearinghouse for motor v... Read Full Story

By Jason D. KingOk, so maybe I should explain some of the "racing" motif I have inserted into the blogs about the soon-to-hit-the- road "I Believe" religious specialty plate in South Carolina.It's simple.  South Carolina is located in the heart of NASCAR country and is home to the "Darlington International Raceway."  Nuff said.Now, it is my understanding Gov. Sanford has, or will soon have, the bill on his desk to either approve or veto the "I ... Read Full Story

By Jason D. KingOk, so maybe I should explain some of the "racing" motif I have inserted into the blogs about the soon-to-hit-the- road "I Believe" religious specialty plate in South Carolina.It's simple.  South Carolina is located in the heart of NASCAR country and is home to the "Darlington International Raceway."  Nuff said.Now, it is my understanding Gov. Sanford has, or will soon have, the bill on his desk to either approve or veto the "I ... Read Full Story

On May 7, 2008, I predicted the ACLU would sue the State of South Carolina over the proposed "I BELIEVE" plate currently buoyed in the S.C. House of Representatives.Well, I'm almost right.  The ACLU is already weighing in on the matter.  Of course, I have not seen the lawsuit...yet.Again, stay tuned!  And I welcome your thoughts on the plate.Until next time, stay safe behind the wheel.Jason D. KingVP, PR & Info. ServAAMVAjking@aamva.org Read Full Story

On May 7, 2008, I predicted the ACLU would sue the State of South Carolina over the proposed "I BELIEVE" plate currently buoyed in the S.C. House of Representatives.Well, I'm almost right.  The ACLU is already weighing in on the matter.  Of course, I have not seen the lawsuit...yet.Again, stay tuned!  And I welcome your thoughts on the plate.Until next time, stay safe behind the wheel.Jason D. KingVP, PR & Info. ServAAMVAjking@aamva.org Read Full Story

License plate controversy erupted a week ago over the proposed, and now DOA, "I BELIEVE" specialty license plate in Fla.  And now, the South Carolina legislature is poised to direct the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to issue the nation's first specialty license plate decorated with the image of a cross.Who could have ever imagined a little old piece of metal could prove to have so much mettle?Now, I'm sure most have an opinion of whether or not t... Read Full Story

License plate controversy erupted a week ago over the proposed, and now DOA, "I BELIEVE" specialty license plate in Fla.  And now, the South Carolina legislature is poised to direct the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to issue the nation's first specialty license plate decorated with the image of a cross.Who could have ever imagined a little old piece of metal could prove to have so much mettle?Now, I'm sure most have an opinion of whether or not t... Read Full Story