There were fewer political-themed personal license plate applications in 2024. The Ohio BMV rejected almost 50 political messages in 2021. Last year, it was fewer than 10.

Debate continues regarding long-term funding for the 988 program in Ohio. Ohio motorists can now purchase a license plate to support suicide prevention and spread the word about the 988 hotline.

There were fewer political-themed personal license plate applications in 2024. The Ohio BMV rejected almost 50 political messages in 2021. Last year, it was fewer than 10.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — For any people who are new to Ohio, you might have noticed cars in the Buckeye State that don’t have a front license plate. There is a good explanation for that. Ohio ...

CINCINNATI — Ohio has introduced a new license plate design featuring the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides free, confidential mental health support to residents 24/7.

License plate rules vary from state to state. But a spokesperson for Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Charlie Norman, told us you should never hand over your car with plates attached.

While seeing more travelers in Ohio during the Christmas season, you might be wondering why some out-of-state cars have a front and back license plate, but your Ohio car only has one on the back.