{"id":251189,"date":"2026-04-04T06:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T06:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/251189\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T06:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T06:02:07","slug":"california-considers-new-lowrider-vanity-license-plates-to-celebrate-culture-fund-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/251189\/","title":{"rendered":"California considers new lowrider vanity license plates to celebrate culture, fund programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vanity plates are a popular way for people to personalize their cars in California, and they help generate millions of dollars for nonprofit causes.<\/p>\n

Jose Carmona of Duke’s Car Club says he gets a lot of looks when he takes his 1952 Chevy out for a ride.<\/p>\n

Now, California lawmakers are considering creating new personalized lowrider license plates.<\/p>\n

“That’s a good idea to help support everything and show the love,” Carmona said.<\/p>\n

Legally recognizing lowriders is a big change from past decades, when cruising was prohibited in many cities across the state.<\/p>\n

Sacramento was the first to rescind that ban in 2022 and has now even renamed a street “Lowrider Lane<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

This week, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a set of new commemorative stamps featuring lowrider vehicles. Many car owners say they support the idea of new lowrider license plates.<\/p>\n

“We take so much pride, and it’s a form of artwork, and to have it personalized from the DMV would be great,” said Roberto Trevino of Devotion Car and Truck Club.<\/p>\n

California already offers more than a dozen special-interest plates that help raise money for things like museums, veterans, firefighters, and the environment.<\/p>\n

The Department of Motor Vehicles requires at least 7,500 people to apply and pre-pay the $50 fee to order a new vanity plate.<\/p>\n

“I think to have personalized plates that say lowrider on them will sell out, I don’t think they will be able to keep it in stock fast enough,” Trevino said.<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the annual registration fee would help fund lowrider public exhibitions, cultural events and programs that preserve lowrider history.<\/p>\n

Supporters say the plates will help recognize the cultural pride that goes into keeping these hot rods rolling on California roadways.<\/p>\n

“As soon as they come out with the plate, I’m going to be the first one in line,” Trevino said.<\/p>\n

The state’s assembly transportation committee will be holding a hearing on the lowrider license plate bill next Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n

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