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Illustrated History of Connecticut License Plates Joe Wasielewski - ALPCA Member 6996

Passenger 1905-1919 Passenger 1920-1929 Passenger 1930-1939 Passenger 1940-1949 Passenger 1950-1959 Passenger 1960-1969 Passenger 1970-1979 Passenger 1980-1989 Passenger 1990-1999 Passenger 2000- Reserved Series Low Number Special Interest Vanity Passenger 1990-1999 In 1987, the law was changed to again require two plates be issued. Since there was no plan for an immediate replacement of all existing plates, a method had to be developed to distinguish plates which were issued as single plates from those which were issued as pairs - both of which had to be displayed on the vehicle. Two small changes were thus effected - a small graphic of the state outline was added to the upper left corner of the plate, and the "Connecticut" and "Constitution State" legends were reversed, so that "Connecticut" was now between the upper bolt holes. These plates became known as "Map" plates among collectors. This changeover happened at the beginning of the -EVY series. Plates continued on in this style until the general re-issue which began in 2000.     1990 Plates from about the FOG to FOV series were missing the dot seperator. I've verified FOG, -H, -L, -N, -S and -U without dots, and FOV with and without a dot. Another 1990 with the missing dot     The dot came back late in the -FOV series. 1991 Low-Number The late Roy Carson (ALPCA Member #17) was a great influence on many, many collectors, myself included. His selflessness and willingness to help any and all collectors placed him in the highest regard amongst collectors. This is a plate from his collection.         1991 1991 Replacement Decal         1992 1993         1993 Decal variations 1993 super-low number. [MJB collection]         1994 1995             1996 Starting in 1996, there were several sticker variations each year. This year also ended the 3-color rotation  Connecticut had been following for years. 1996 Decal Variations         1997 One of many decal variations this year. 1997 Decal Variations         1998 1998 This orange one is a temporary decal- these started appearing about the same time dealers began issuing metal plates again. They came into use with expirations about 2-3 months after they appeared. Any info on these is appreciated.         1998 Temp. Decal 1999         1990's Low Number.  OK, I lied. This illustrates a problem which was been rampant in Connecticut- 'clipping' license plates to steal valid decals. Half of the plate is broken off, and the decal is later removed. This is why many motorists in Connecticut place their plates in their windshields- to combat sticker and plate theft.

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