Vanity Plates Being Rejected By Nevada Department Of Motor Vehicles

Vanity plates. You see a lot of them in Las Vegas. They're almost always some sort of cocky bragging, or someone's name you don't really care about, or even know for that matter, Or they are just obnoxious. "fFIST4U" or "NUMBA1."

I don't mean to be this way, but when I see most vanity license plates I think wow,"WATADB." Someone is very self important. So much so, that they need to pay to get a license plate customized to match their importance. And they always seem to be on some over priced vehicle with letters in the car name, or big trucks with huge tires, and lift kits.

Perhaps I'm stereotyping, and I'm really not trying to be rude. But really, the only upside is that the vanity people are paying more money into the government, for you and me, through the extra fees to get the plate made.

Every year, thousands of Nevada residents apply for a personalized vanity license plates. If the plate "NOTADB" is available, and you want it, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will probably approve it. And yay - you're not a db! You pay the extra vanity fee (what I call it) and that license plate is yours.

But there a tons of personalized vanity plates that are rejected every day. There are, however, hundreds of requests for personalized plates that are rejected by the DMV each fiscal year.

Las Vegas Channel 13 looked at a list of rejected plates from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Honestly, most of the rejected plates were pretty much just vulgar terms, and acronyms.

A lot of VGK fans were denied personalized vanity plates with references to William Karlsson's Stanley Cup Parade speech.

Others, like "NOCALI" were dismissed, because they were just plain old rude. And kind of disrespectful to Nevada's neighboring state.

Apparently one Nevada resident wanted to get a vanity plate that said, "CODE413." and it was approved. The Metro Police code for a person with a gun is 413. So there's that.

Here are a few of the rejected Nevada vanity plates.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is really just trying to keep it nice. And to be honest - I have no problem with that. Because there really are a lot of DB's when it comes to vanity plates. And life.

Buckle up, and get in - I'm going to take you on a drive to find out the safest, and most dangerous car brand in Nevada. 

Nevada -Las Vegas in particular - has always been a tourist destination, and in the last few decades it  has grown as a residential destination.

With new stadiums being built every few years to accommodate new teams putting on "Las Vegas" uniforms, new Sphere's, and entertainment venues going up on every corner, and California neighbors selling their homes, and becoming new residents of the Silver State, Las Vegas is (still) one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

Car safety is a big priority for many drivers, and with good reason, especially in Las Vegas. Choosing a car that has great safety features can give you peace of mind and potentially save lives in the event of an accident - which there are far too many of in Las Vegas. 

But with so many car brands and models on the market, how can you know which ones are the safest?

In a comprehensive study by Glass Doctor, they analyzed the top three car brands in each state that reported the most fatal car crashes over a decade. Using this information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the researchers were able to determine which brands were among the safest.

According to the data, Audi is the top safest car brand, with only 0.54 fatal crashes per 1,000 drivers over the decade. This title is well-earned, since Audi has made significant investments in safety technology, research, and development, including developing new safety systems that use sensors and cameras to detect and prevent accidents.

Subaru and Mercedes-Benz also ranked high, with 0.55 and 0.75 fatal crashes per 1,000 drivers, respectively. This goes along with Subaru’s six recent IIHS top-pick safety awards. Mercedes-Benz has a reputation for luxury, but their vehicles are also known for their safety features, including advanced driver assistance systems and collision prevention technology.

According to the Glass Door study, Dodge has the most fatal crashes of any other car brand in most (64%) U.S. states. Ouch!

So what cars are safest and most dangerous in Nevada?

The first three are the SAFEST, the next three are the MOST DANGEROUS.

Time and time again Volvo has been at the top of the list in review publications ranking different vehicles for safety. Volvo is highly focused on accident prevention through features and handling. If you're living in Nevada, take notice.

The 2023. Subaru Forester wins the Top Safety Pick award in the Small SUV category. In addition, the 2023 Subaru Legacy is a Top Safety Pick winner in the Midsize Car category. Subaru is consistently on top when it comes to safety. Might be a good car to handle the many potholes of Las Vegas.

Since the 1930s, Audi has been crash-testing their cars to ensure that they are as safe as possible in the event of an accident. Their SUV is one of the largest on the market. Many surveys call out Audi DRIVERS as some of the worst, so at least their CAR is safe!

According to insurance statistics, Dodge has the most fatal crashes of any other car brand in most (64%) U.S. states - and now Nevada.

Mitsubishi has always struggled when it comes to safety ratings- especially in Nevada.

Other brands worth noting include Buick and GMC, but according to a U.S. News rankings of automakers, CHRYSLER has been around for decades and decades. But it was one of the most dangerous US car brands in the automotive market - and Nevada.