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 license plate reissuance program, which ran from 2023-2024, replaced blue wave plates with new ocean plates. Drivers with old wave plates should contact the DMV Plate Office, as these ...

The new Rhode Island license plate will look a little like the old one — a reimagining of the blue wave. The winning design was revealed on Wednesday at a joint media availability held by Gov. Dan ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Tyler Smith, as if by design, was strolling the beach Monday night when asked about his license plate art that’s become known as “the wave.” The Tiverton resident is visiting ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...