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chargerfan2 · 07-05-2017, 12:11 AM

The dmv denied my plate in a letter that stated I cannot use a number in place of a letter to spell a word. The plate I think I saw on this site or another Camaro site and liked it so I checked and it was available in California so i tried to get it. The plate I picked out was V1LE8R. And because I had a "1" instead of an "I" they said I cannot use it as it might confuse law enforcement. I checked and the other plate is still available using an "I". I'm thinking wtf because I have a plate with 1LE in it already but didn't like it. Here's the letter they sent me

Has anyone had success getting the dmv to overturn a decision like this?

Deftones · 07-05-2017, 01:10 AM

I doubt they'll overturn it. It's obviously up to them so you're better off choosing something else. I went through the same thing a while back. Back in the days you could mix letters and numbers but not anymore. It is what it is.

SSEssence · 07-05-2017, 11:52 AM

How long before you knew it was denied after you filed the original request? I've been waiting on my custom plates going on 10 weeks, its taking forever!

MosesBarkley · 07-05-2017, 01:01 PM

chargerfan2... Tough break.

If it's any consolation to ya', I just recently had a plate denied by the NCDMV... "BADAZZSS"

I applied for it online, and it was approved... but about a week later, I got a letter in the mail much like yours saying that it was approved in error & that the plate would be offensive to others.

I thought I had gotten away with getting it, but I guess they actually use human beings to check behind the computers!

chargerfan2 · 07-06-2017, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

How long before you knew it was denied after you filed the original request? I've been waiting on my custom plates going on 10 weeks, its taking forever!

I think I requested it at the end of April or beginning of May.

So I called them today and they said it was definitely because I tried to use a number in place of a letter to spell out a name. Their website clearly states though you cannot do that to order a similar plate as someone else. I told them that VILE8R was available so it wasn't a copy of another plate in existence. They said I could get that plate since it had the "I" in it. I told my wife F them I have a 1LE not an ILE. Oh well I guess it's to be expected the way this state has been run the last 30 years.

CamaroFred · 07-06-2017, 01:02 AM

My online plate request was approved using this.

I didn't dare send for it though.

Cleveland1LE · 07-06-2017, 12:41 PM

I am in Ohio and wanted BAD SS but it was denied but they did approve BAD 2SS

CamaroFred · 07-06-2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cleveland1LE

I am in Ohio and wanted BAD SS but it was denied but they did approve BAD 2SS

How about shooting for BAD 4SS?

Billy10mm · 07-06-2017, 02:32 PM

A guy on Long Island not too far from me got this approved by NYS DMV. He was just as shocked as anyone that they approved it:

DRKS1D3 · 07-06-2017, 03:01 PM

Kalifornia.

Here in PA, I have two numbers in place of letters on my vanity plate. No problems.

SSEssence · 07-06-2017, 04:34 PM

I ordered mine April 7th, its been 14 weeks!! :(

chuckie669 · 07-06-2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by chargerfan2

I think I requested it at the end of April or beginning of May.

So I called them today and they said it was definitely because I tried to use a number in place of a letter to spell out a name. Their website clearly states though you cannot do that to order a similar plate as someone else. I told them that VILE8R was available so it wasn't a copy of another plate in existence. They said I could get that plate since it had the "I" in it. I told my wife F them I have a 1LE not an ILE. Oh well I guess it's to be expected the way this state has been run the last 30 years.

Lol. violater. May get put on a list.

jrhagen · 07-06-2017, 06:29 PM

I had this plate on my 67 Camaro in CA many years ago.
3MTA3.

Tom And Cheryl · 07-06-2017, 07:25 PM

Hey I had to wait 12 weeks for THMPER2 I had to explain it was a Disney movie and a bunny.

07-05-2017, 12:11 AM	#1
chargerfan2 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE 2SS Summit White Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 167	So the DMV denied my plate. The dmv denied my plate in a letter that stated I cannot use a number in place of a letter to spell a word. The plate I think I saw on this site or another Camaro site and liked it so I checked and it was available in California so i tried to get it. The plate I picked out was V1LE8R. And because I had a "1" instead of an "I" they said I cannot use it as it might confuse law enforcement. I checked and the other plate is still available using an "I". I'm thinking wtf because I have a plate with 1LE in it already but didn't like it. Here's the letter they sent me Has anyone had success getting the dmv to overturn a decision like this?

07-05-2017, 01:10 AM	#2
Deftones Drives: 2012 RS/SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 873	I doubt they'll overturn it. It's obviously up to them so you're better off choosing something else. I went through the same thing a while back. Back in the days you could mix letters and numbers but not anymore. It is what it is. __________________

07-06-2017, 01:02 AM	#6
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	My online plate request was approved using this. I didn't dare send for it though. Attached Images __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

07-06-2017, 02:32 PM	#9
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	A guy on Long Island not too far from me got this approved by NYS DMV. He was just as shocked as anyone that they approved it: __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

07-06-2017, 03:01 PM	#10
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Kalifornia. Here in PA, I have two numbers in place of letters on my vanity plate. No problems. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

07-05-2017, 11:52 AM	#3
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	How long before you knew it was denied after you filed the original request? I've been waiting on my custom plates going on 10 weeks, its taking forever!

07-05-2017, 01:01 PM	#4
MosesBarkley Drives: 2014 Camaro RS/2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oxford, North Carolina Posts: 85	chargerfan2... Tough break. If it's any consolation to ya', I just recently had a plate denied by the NCDMV... "BADAZZSS" I applied for it online, and it was approved... but about a week later, I got a letter in the mail much like yours saying that it was approved in error & that the plate would be offensive to others. I thought I had gotten away with getting it, but I guess they actually use human beings to check behind the computers!

07-06-2017, 12:41 PM	#7
Cleveland1LE 2014 2SS, RS, 1LE Yellow Drives: 2014 2SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 35 View My Garage	I am in Ohio and wanted BAD SS but it was denied but they did approve BAD 2SS

07-06-2017, 04:34 PM	#11
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	I ordered mine April 7th, its been 14 weeks!! :(

07-06-2017, 06:29 PM	#13
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I had this plate on my 67 Camaro in CA many years ago. 3MTA3.

07-06-2017, 07:25 PM	#14
Tom And Cheryl Drives: 2013 SS Convertible, ThumperII Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 411 View My Garage	Hey I had to wait 12 weeks for THMPER2 I had to explain it was a Disney movie and a bunny.