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Massachusetts hits record interest for America 250 license plates
Massachusetts is seeing record-breaking demand for its commemorative America 250 license plates, with tens of thousands of drivers applying ahead of a key lottery deadline for low-number plates tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial.
TL;DR
- Massachusetts has seen record demand for its commemorative America 250 license plates.
- Over 71,000 plates have been issued for passenger vehicles.
- More than 44,000 people entered a lottery for low-number plates.
- The MA250 plate is the most popular specialty plate in Massachusetts history.
- The plate's design features historical symbolism and aesthetics related to the American Revolution.
- The lottery for low-number plates, considered prestigious, has further fueled interest.
- Demand for this plate has surpassed previous popular designs like the 'right whale' and Cape and Islands plates.
- Plates will remain available after the lottery deadline, but the drawing for low numbers is expected to be competitive.