Back in 1996, the introduction of the Ocean State's "wave" license plate inspired its share of griping. "Why is the wave gray and not light blue?" one Cranston resident complained to The Providence ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Islanders drivers will now have to wait until next year to get their hands on the brand new “wave” license plate design. The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles ...

Rhode Island's blue wave license plates were officially replaced by the new ocean plate as of the end of 2024. Vehicles with the old wave plates will not pass state inspection. The DMV advises drivers ...

“It’s sort of like clip art,” said Tyler Smith, who designed the iconic plate said. “That’s what all those things made me think of.” PROVIDENCE – Tyler Smith gets to see his work every time he gets on ...

PROVIDENCE — License plates in Rhode Island will be getting a makeover. The Division of Motor Vehicles recently announced the opening of a design contest for the primary license plate, replacing the ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A new license plate. That looks a lot like the current one. Rhode Island’s governor unveiled the winner of a license plate design contest. The new design prompted early ...