The Funniest Vanity Plates We Can’t Believe The DMV Approved

“One does not simply walk into Mordor... or Arizona.” Yes, The Lord of the Rings franchise is endlessly quotable — and memeable. But even so, this takes things to a new level. The driver here must be a big Gandalf fan. And at least they didn’t go with “You Shall Not Pass!” Imagine seeing that plate on the highway.

Struggling to decide which of your vehicles to take out on a given day? Well, you could follow the lead of this motorist. They clearly make their choice based on the weather forecast. Mind you, we can’t help but wonder: what happens if they’re caught in a sudden snowstorm while riding their bike?

Picture this — you’ve just bought a Tesla from your car dealership and you fancy getting a personalized plate for it. What do you go with? Assuming you said “Nikola,” then you’re in good company! Quite frankly, given the electrical connection, we wouldn’t be surprised if more of these are out there.

In some cases, personalized license plates can say a lot about the vehicle’s owner. Does it fit here, though? If so, this driver couldn’t be more blunt! To suggest they mightn’t be a people person would be an understatement and half. Or maybe the motorist’s using reverse psychology? We’ll file it with the rest of the universe’s great unanswered questions.

Whether it’s through bumper stickers or personalized plates, some drivers love to showcase their adoration for their children. It can really tug on the heartstrings. But this person certainly doesn’t come under that category. If the plate and car are anything to go by, having kids might well not be in their immediate plans.

We get the feeling that this motorist just might be a fan of Rubik’s Cubes. Don’t ask us why — it’s a hunch! Or, perhaps they just couldn’t resist the obvious play on words. If only the car sported six different colors in a variety of positions. That’d really take it over the top.

Who doesn’t love a good pun? Some of them can be absolute genius. And we’d definitely include this one in that category. If action star Vin Diesel ever appears in Disney’s Cars franchise, then surely he’ll pop up like this. It’s a slam-dunk, right? Now we’ll be disappointed if it doesn’t happen!

In case you didn’t know, Tesla vehicles all run on electricity as opposed to petrol. With that in mind, some owners haven’t been shy in playing up that fact via their license plates. For our money, though, this is one of the best. They seem happy to be done with gas!

Feeling peckish? Well, try not to get too close to this car. If the personalized license plate’s anything to go by, the parents could offer their children on a silver platter. Literally. Let’s hope they don’t adopt a similar mindset should the family book a lion safari tour in the future!

To give a bit of context to this pic, an online user named funmonkey1 took to reddit. “Norway finally got personalized license plates,” they explained. “[I was] driving in Oslo today [and] found this one for a driving school — complete with [a] student driver.” That’s really funny. Who needs learner stickers, right?

You don’t always have to opt for a glitzy personalized plate. Something simple can be just as eye-catching. Take this one, for example. The driver here must get plenty of attention when they’re passing cars on the highway. We wonder what the front says? “Hello y’all” maybe? Please let that be it!

Ignoring the license plate for a moment, the Ferrari here really does look like Pokémon icon Pikachu, right? It’s weirdly uncanny. The name on the bumper just caps it off. On that note, we’ll be bitterly disappointed if the horn sound hasn’t been replaced by “pika pika.” Why not go all in?!

What a way to announce yourself. According to a redditor named MitchabIe, this motorist rocked up at a drive-in McDonald’s. And judging by their plate, they weren’t shy in highlighting what they do for a living. Unless the car itself is the realtor. That’d be a real turn up for the books!

We probably know what you’re thinking, folks: Buzz Lightyear lives in New Jersey? Anyway, we love the play on words here. It’d be interesting to know if any other Infiniti owners have gone for similar license plates down the years. But how do you top this one? It’s perfect. Even Woody would agree.

Okay, this motorist’s got our attention. What kind of tricks could they be referring to? Do they mean behind the wheel, or perhaps in sports? Then again, who’s to say the driver isn’t a magician of some sort? We may be looking at California’s own Harry Potter here, folks. Expecto Patronum!

Taking to reddit, user hamburgerthievery had the following to say regarding this personalized license plate. They wrote, “[I] got cut off today, [but I] wasn’t even mad.” Yes, the message on the bumper utterly charmed them. We’d probably feel the same way, to be honest. Polite words go a long way.

Smart cars are famous for their diminutive stature, standing out on the road as a result. And their size does come in handy at times, especially when trying to park in tight areas. This driver certainly seemed to appreciate that benefit judging by their license plate. No space is too small!

Well, you can’t say that this vehicle owner doesn’t have a sense of humor. What better plate to call upon when lugging around a pile of tires, right? The joke definitely didn’t fall flat at our end. Sorry. We’ll try not to wear you down with any more puns and tread a bit lighter. Okay, that’s the last one. Honest!

We can neither confirm nor deny that this vehicle belongs to a certain Dr. Evil. But the license plate’s a bit of a dead giveaway. Get Austin Powers on the phone! Anyway, what adds even more spice to the snap is the story behind it. Reddit user PrestoMovie revealed, “This car cut me off.” Talk about laughing in someone’s face.

We have so many questions here. What the heck is a Landshark? Why go for that as your personalized plate? Well, perhaps the driver was a bit of a clairvoyant. In 2022 a brand-new Chinese monster movie was released. Its name? Land Shark. Looks like Sharknado finally has some worthy competition.

Wow... where to begin? The motorist here could’ve easily gone with Snake or Sssssnake on the license plate. But they went full meme. And we love it! Plus, to top things off, the owner even placed a “tongue” on the front, too. Hopefully no one with ophidiophobia was passing by.

Far be it from us to jump to conclusions but we think this driver might visit the gym. They’re certainly not hesitant in letting everyone know how fit they are. Yet it’s the last two letters that really catch our eye. How are you meant to respond? One honk for yes and two for no?

If you’re a heavy metal fan, then this personalized license plate’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Unless you’re more of a Megadeth person. It’s extremely creative, with the owner making full use of the space on either side of it. “Fuel” would be a fitting Metallica track for the driver to play!

A majority of drivers like to celebrate how beautiful their cars look on the open road. In this instance, though, the motorist had very different ideas. That poor Plymouth. If its self-esteem was already low, then the license plate hasn’t helped it a jot. And the vehicle doesn’t even look ugly!

Canadian politeness is often parodied, so we can’t tell whether or not this personalized plate’s a joke. Either way, though, it could come in handy on the Ontario roads. Should the motorist make a mistake or accidentally cut someone off, the message on their bumper will certainly minimize the anger caused.

Okay, so is this person a vet? Or a doctor who loves dogs? There’s also a third possibility: maybe they’re literally a canine physician. Now, we know which one sounds more plausible here. So we’ll be looking for a Dr. Fido on our next journey to Michigan, folks! Wish us luck.

Do you try to keep your mind off food while driving? Well, good luck with that if you find yourself behind this car. The license plate will set your stomach rumbling in no time. And thanks to the color, you also can’t help but visualize a certain flavor. Blueberry Pop-Tarts? Yes please.

At first glance, this personalized license plate mightn’t make a whole lot of sense. What does “Blubaru” mean? Is that supposed to be funny? If you look off to the left, though, all becomes clear. Yep, the car’s a Subaru. What a fun little rhyme! And it’s blue. Talk about poetry in motion.

As soon as you look at this license plate, you’re transported right back to your childhood. “Old MacDonald” anyone? Maybe the vehicle belongs to the famous farmer. And now, we’ve got a bunch of custom lyrics stuck in our head. “With a vroom vroom here and a vroom vroom there.” Send help!

We bet this personalized plate gets a strong reaction around Christmas time. Maybe the driver just doesn’t love the festive season? But going back to the message, it’s pretty clever as well. You see, the car’s a VW Beetle — or bug, as it’s affectionately known. So yes, there’s a pun there, too. Nice.

If you’re a fan of the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother, then you’ll definitely get a kick out of this. Yep, the car owner here felt the need to display one of the comedy’s most recognizable quotes in a really cool way. We can hear Neil Patrick Harris’ voice in our head whenever we read it. How about you?

For this trucker, there was no messing around with their personalized plate. They wanted something simple and succinct. And boy, did the driver get it. Their vehicle will never be caught up in a case of mistaken identity going forward! Now, we can’t wait to see if other motorists follow their lead.

To shed a bit more light on this snap, online user DannyVino7 took to Imgur. They wrote, “This is Roger, my UPS driver. He stopped by on his day off and we saw his license plate.” Yes folks, it does indeed read “Roger that” in so many words. That’s awesome! We wonder what his UPS plate says. “Over and out”?

This driver’s definitely on to something here, folks. Dogs are great, aren’t they? And what better way to show that love than by plastering it on your car for all to see? We’re sure there’s a happy pooch nodding in approval if you look hard enough through the back window.

We don’t want to alarm you but we think that white vehicle might be sentient. We’re serious! The license plate gives off the biggest hint. Let’s hope it doesn’t trigger an uprising similar to that seen in Stephen King’s cult classic Maximum Overdrive. That’s the last thing we need right now.

From the colors to the overall appearance, this vehicle already resembled Darth Vader even without the addition of the personalized license plate. It’s quite the sight. And there are so many other Star Wars characters you could do this with, too. Yoda, Boba Fett, Jar Jar Binks — okay, maybe not that last one.

If you own an old DMC DeLorean, then a Back to the Future-inspired license plate has to be a must, right? It’d look wrong without one! On that note, this motorist plumped for a time-themed message. Whether or not they stuck a spare flux capacitor in the back’s still up for debate, though.

Yes, we know — there’s a lot to digest in this photo. By our count, we see at least four different shades of paint on the motor, and they’re all striking. Then, there’s the personalized license plate. The message would be strangely ironic if the owner’s actually dealing with color blindness. Or maybe they’re just making a simple joke. It’s hard to tell.

The Chevrolet Impala’s been around for a very long time now. Yet in the 60-plus years that the cars have been on our roads, have any of them sported a personalized plate like this? It’s absolute genius. And here’s another interesting note. While the vehicle doesn’t come from Vlad’s Transylvania home, it’s registered in the similarly named Pennsylvania. Close enough!

As we’ve already mentioned, the VW Beetle has a very recognizable nickname. So, keeping that in mind, this motorist decided to fully lean into it — producing glorious results in the process. Seriously folks, this is an incredible example of self-aware humor. Then again, we’re curious about how those who aren’t in the know react to the plate. “Bugs? Where?!”