How new specialty license plate keeps Arizona beautiful
Looking to upgrade your car?
Look no further than a new “Keep Arizona Beautiful” specialty license plate.
Debuted by Local First, this plate is redesigned for Earth Day.
Local First obtained the Keep Arizona Beautiful charity in 2022 after the program's inactivity.
“Keep Arizona Beautiful engages community members across the state to keep rural Arizona clean and beautiful with projects including litter collection, recycling programs, illegal dumping prevention and community beautification,” according to a news release.
This new plate can be ordered during your next vehicle registration or renewal at AZ MVD NOW (azmvdnow.gov/) or at any Motor Vehicle Department office or authorized third-party provider.
This plate will also be offered for motorcycles.
The license plate design includes a design of a cactus and sun within the state outline in front of a teal and black background with the words “Keep It Beautiful” in yellow at the bottom. Arizona and the license plate number are included in white.
“Show your pride in Arizona’s unmatched beauty by purchasing a Keep Arizona Beautiful license plate,” Local First Arizona Director of Development Quin Works said.
“Your specialty plate fee directly supports programs to keep Arizona’s roadways, rivers, deserts, mountains and rural communities pristine to ensure everyone can enjoy the clean and beautiful outdoors.”
Where can I purchase the ‘Keep Arizona Beautiful’ specialty license plate?
You can purchase the “Keep Arizona Beautiful” specialty license plate from local first through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.
How much does the specialty license plate cost?
The specialty plate helps Keep Arizona Beautiful fund cleaning and conservation efforts throughout the state with $17 of the annual $25 fee supporting events.
The plate was first created in 2013, and 6,300 have been sold, generating more than $427,000 in funding, according to the Motor Vehicle Department.
When is Earth Day?
This year, Earth Day is celebrated on Monday, April 22.
It honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness to protect Earth for future generations, according to National Geographic.
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