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Free Speech Issues with Vanity License Plates
35:05 - 39:17 (04:11)
Some DMVs in the United States use urban dictionary and the internet to determine whether to deny or approve personalized license plate requests, which raises concerns about free speech issues.
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The podcast discusses a popular car decal in Florida that may have inappropriate connotations and how it was able to slip past regulations.
35:05 - 35:53 (00:47)
Summary
The podcast discusses a popular car decal in Florida that may have inappropriate connotations and how it was able to slip past regulations.
ChapterFree Speech Issues with Vanity License Plates
EpisodeHow License Plates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The author discusses the strict rules around license plate customization and specialized plates, including how some DMVs use Urban Dictionary to approve them.
35:53 - 37:40 (01:46)
Summary
The author discusses the strict rules around license plate customization and specialized plates, including how some DMVs use Urban Dictionary to approve them. Although Virginia has the highest percentage of vanity plates, California has the most vanity plates overall.
ChapterFree Speech Issues with Vanity License Plates
EpisodeHow License Plates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the concept of vanity plates, specifically in Texas where they have a high rate of requests for custom plates.
37:40 - 38:23 (00:42)
Summary
This episode discusses the concept of vanity plates, specifically in Texas where they have a high rate of requests for custom plates. Additionally, the episode examines the free speech issues that arise with vanity plates as they are protected by the First Amendment.
ChapterFree Speech Issues with Vanity License Plates
EpisodeHow License Plates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
License plates are a form of government-issued speech, but where does the line between personal expression and public representation get drawn?
38:23 - 39:17 (00:54)
Summary
License plates are a form of government-issued speech, but where does the line between personal expression and public representation get drawn? Courts have generally sided with individuals in cases like the licence plate in North Carolina that said "white power", but profanity or discriminatory language may not be allowed.