New license plates coming to Illinois next year

Posted on November 15, 2016

*Illinois drivers will have a new license plate next year. (State of Illinois)*

By RFD

SPRINGFIELD – A new license plate featuring Abraham Lincoln will start appearing on vehicles in Illinois.

Secretary of State Spokesman Henry Haupt said a newly redesigned Illinois license plate is ready to make its debut in the New Year.

“Beginning in January people will see the new plate on the road and the people who will initially qualify in 2017 will be those who initially had their plates manufactured in 2000 and 2001,” said Haupt.

Even if plates are in good shape, they typically need to be replaced after ten years because they lose reflectivity, making it harder for law enforcement to quickly and accurately identify vehicles.

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