Michigan drivers will soon be able to add a touch of history to their vehicles. According to a report by ClickOnDetroit, starting next month, the state will offer three retro-style license plates, including designs from the 1970s and 1980s. This initiative follows the reintroduction of the nostalgic “Water-Winter Wonderland” plate from the 1960s, which began appearing on bumpers in December 2021.
The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Mallory McMorrow and passed in 2023, has made this nod to automotive yesteryears possible. A black plate with white text and a blue plate with white text, echoing the styles used from 1979 to 1983 and 1983 to 2007, respectively, are set to start hitting the streets. To further celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, a red, white, and blue American flag plate will be reissued exclusively in 2026, as reported by My Up Now. These plates are more than mere ornaments, as they carry a service fee that contributes to both the Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF) and the Transportation Administration Collection Fund (TACF), ensuring funds are channeled towards state infrastructure projects.
Those eager to snatch up one of the throwback plates will need to shell out $55 initially, with $50 of that fee deposited into the MTF and the remaining $5 heading to the TACF. Price is a step up from standard plates, and renewal will cost drivers an additional $10 above the regular registration fee. My Up Now details that the money may be used for essential expenses incurred by the respective departments in the administration and enforcement of various Michigan vehicle and motor fuel tax acts. Furthermore, these legacy plates, as they are called, will have expiry dates aligning with the owner’s birthday, ensuring renewal remains tied to a familiar personal milestone…