ADOT adds 3 specialty license plates

PHOENIX – Three specialty license plates benefiting the Hualapai Tribe, Phoenix Rising FC and Rotary International have been added to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s list.

The additions bring to 104 license plate options that can be viewed at azdot.gov/plates and ordered at azmvdnow.gov/plates , and motorcyclists can now purchase Arizona Highways plates and redesigned Keep Arizona Beautiful plates, according to ADOT.

Most specialty plates cost $25 each year. Of that amount, $17 goes to a designated charity or nonprofit group. During the fiscal year that ended June 30, sales of specialty plates contributed more than $12 million for various causes and charities. The latest are:

Hualapai Tribe

The specialty plate is available to anyone, and $17 goes to the Hualapai Tribe for ongoing human services to tribal elders, healthy and positive activities for tribal youth and support for programs related to health, recreation and education in the community, state transportation officials said.

Phoenix Rising FC

The plate is available to anyone, and $17 goes to provide soccer programs and services to boys and girls K-12 whose families have financial challenges.

Rotary International

The specialty plate is available to anyone, with $17 going to support the Rotary Clubs of Arizona and its projects such as education, health and clean water.

Specialty plates are authorized by the Arizona Legislature and have been offered since 1989. Plate designs complete a review by ADOT and law enforcement. Personalization can be added for an additional $25 per year, ADOT officials said.

“Specialty license plates offer a great way to customize a vehicle and show your proud support for one of these uniquely Arizona organizations,” MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said.

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