Utah DMV

Rather than to support state history, Rep. Val Peterson said people buy black license plates because they look good on cars.

Utah’s black license plates are so hot, a lawmaker is eyeing a cut of the action

Macy Lipkin

More than 200,000 black Utah license plates have been issued, raising millions for the Utah Historical Society. One lawmaker wants to set a limit on those funds.

Black license plates support the Utah Historical Society and the future Museum of Utah.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Utah’s black license plates are hot. They’ve also raised $6.4M for history

Macy Lipkin

More than 200,000 minimalist black and white plates have been issued. Intentionally or not, drivers are supporting the new Museum of Utah.

Utah is dropping its front plate requirement starting on Jan. 1, 2025. Utah DMV Director Monte Roberts says a lot of drivers don’t put a front plate on their car anyway.

Politics & Government

Here’s how Utah’s license plate rules are changing in 2025

Elle Crossley

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the Beehive State says goodbye to front license plates. It’s one of the changes brought by SB45, which the Utah State Tax Commission says will reduce the need for in-person DMV visits.

Politics & Government

A new bill aims to give options to non-English speakers for taking their driver’s license exam

Emily Means

A Utah House committee passed a bill Monday that would require the state’s Driver License Division to offer its written license exam in languages besides English.

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News

Lawmakers Abandon Bill Regulating Facial Recognition Software Over Concerns Of Inadequate Protection

Nicole Nixon

Draft legislation to regulate government use of facial recognition software was unveiled and subsequently abandoned Wednesday after some lawmakers worried…