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 ...

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 ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Ocean State’s “wave” plate is here to stay – though it will be changing slightly. The General Assembly passed legislation in June for a new design that all current ...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles said it will begin issuing new license plates next week. The "Ocean" design was picked by Rhode Islanders in a contest earlier this ...

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 ...

“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 ...