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Missouri Rejects 273 Vanity Plates | Kansas City News
Missouri’s license plate office has rejected 273 custom plate designs in the past year—many for being offensive, profane, or politically charged. From obvious swears to clever wordplay like “END1CE” (a jab at ICE) and coded insults like “PHQU,” applicants are getting schooled on state rules. The review process is strict: three employees must agree to reject any design, and even approved plates can be revoked later if deemed problematic. While vanity plates let you express yourself, they’re not protected speech—and Missouri’s obscenity laws still apply. So, think twice before ordering that…
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