Detroit Sports Fans Can Get Official Michigan License Plates
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Detroit sports fans can now represent their professional teams while on the go.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a law on Monday allowing license plates that bear the logos of the Detroit Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and Lions.
Almost there! We are a vote away from State of Michigan license plates featuring our team logos. To show your support for these plates & youth sports in Michigan, contact your State Representative today regarding Senate Bill 178: https://t.co/O4ceXMx1zX pic.twitter.com/g0w1M4atFb
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 11, 2017
Revenue from the plates will go toward charity funds run by the four teams. Some causes supported are free game tickets for low-income children, youth volunteering, and healthy living.
Almost there! We are a vote away from State of Michigan license plates featuring our team logos. To show your support for these plates & youth sports in Michigan, contact your State Representative today regarding Senate Bill 178 https://t.co/rCa3QnHP6D pic.twitter.com/puXJpsrXkF
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 11, 2017
Snyder says residents can "display their support while donating to a worthy cause."
Almost there! We are a vote away from State of Michigan license plates featuring our team logos. To show your support for these plates and youth sports in Michigan, contact your State Representative today regarding Senate Bill 178 ➡️ https://t.co/V90KDmru1K pic.twitter.com/DCMLe9gZoV
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) December 11, 2017
The Secretary of State is required to set up a system for issuing the plates by February 2019.
Almost there! We are a vote away from State of Michigan license plates featuring our team logos. To show your support for these plates & youth sports in Michigan, contact your State Representative today regarding Senate Bill 178: https://t.co/mNNNEpmUcG pic.twitter.com/c08YN5aTdh
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 11, 2017
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