The timeframes used for this archive is based solely on period photographs and the personal recollection of LSP retirees. The switch-over from red plates to reflective white plates is believed to have taken place around to It was also during this time that the state of Louisiana began to switch materials fro maunfacturing license plates.
Therefore some of the 's era plates are made of galvanized steel and some are made of aluminum. It should be noted that some plates bore the state name in larger, wider font and others in smaller and more narrow font which is shown further below.
It is unclear if those changes were based on the years they were issued or based on random die changes in the punch press at Angola Prison that churned these plates out over those years. What is known is that the numbering system for each troop followed the same pattern: Troop Letter followed by number 1 Troop Commander- Captain Troop letter followed by number 2 Administrative Lieutenant Troop letter followed by number 3 to 8 Lieutenant Troop letter followed by number 9 to 18 Sergeant Troop letter followed by number 19 onward Corporals and Troopers.
In , the state of Louisiana commenced "re-plating" all motor vehicles in the Bayou State. License plates used by the LSP were part of that change.
The new plates had dark blue raised characters and borders over a reflective white background. The state emblem of a mother pelican wounding her own breast to feed her three offspring is depicted in silkscreen in each top corner of the plate.
The mother pelican's head is turned to face the center from each side. The center of the plate is where the embossed characters Troop letter and assignment number is placed. This plate is better known as the "USA base". Many versions of this plate have silkscreened holograms running down the center of the sheeting on the plate which bear the state shape and the last two digits of the year the plate was made ie: 89 for It was around this time when the LSP experimented with changing the color of the fleet from white vehicles with red livery to dark blue with gold livery.
In late , Louisiana replated again and the LSP followed suit as well. This time the plates were once again using dark blue embossed characters and borders over a reflective white background. The state name was silkscreened in red at the top in a stylized long hand script known as "lipstick".
There was also a distinctive silkscreened red rectangle occupying the lower right corner for reasons unknown. This plate is better known as the "Lipstick base". It was also around this time when the LSP returned to the white vehicles with red livery. For the Louisiana State Police's 75th Anniversary in , arrangements were made between the LSP and the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles to manufacture attractive graphic license plates to commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of the agency.
The plates once again had dark blue embossed characters and border over a reflective white background. The rest of the plate is silkscreened graphic. The state name appears in red between the upper mounting holes with the inscription 75th Anniversary beneath it in dark blue.
The left side of the plate is occupied by an attractive graphic of a dark blue fleur de lys trimmed in gold. The words Louisiana State Police occupy the center, left and right petals in white. The center petal also features the state emblem of "The Pelican in her Piety". The center of the emblem features a circular diagram with 75 inside.
The base of the emblem reads in white. This emblem is superimposed over a silhouette of the state in gold. The design also features a faded gold laurel that traverses from the top left corner of the plate down to the area just right of the lower left mounting hole.
A helixed security feature hologram runs down the center of the plate embedded in the reflective sheeting. These plates were run only for the duration of the anniversary. LSP members were permitted to purchase and retain their plates as keepsakes, but were "administratively compelled" not to relinquish these plates to a third party. The LSP then returned to running the "Lipstick base" plates from onward.
Started by the Ohio State Highway Patrol in , the Louisiana State Police is believed to have followed suit with a similar program shortly thereafter, as nobody so far can recall the exact date or year that the program started with LSP. The program was initiated in response to the increasing amount of car theft that was taking place since the 's. The program was also introduced to act as an incentive for troopers on the road to seek-out stolen motor vehicles and apprehend the thieves beyond the sense of a job well-done.
In Louisiana's case, each recovered stolen vehicle and arrest of the thief earned the Trooper an oval decal depicting a red lightning bolt. This decal was permitted to be affixed to the left front fender of the Trooper's patrol car in the same vein as what World War 2 fighter-pilots did by affixing emblems to their aircraft's fuselage depicting enemy aircraft shot-down during their missions. The ACE decal was a larger oval with a dark blue silhouette of the state and a large red lightning bolt running diagonally from the upper left to the lower right of the decal.
The plates were run on the front of the car only, and solely for the year in which the award was earned. This is otherwise known as the "Ace of ACEs". Needless to say, these hard-earned plates are very difficult to obtain for collectors, not only due to there being so few made and presented, but the recipients usually hang-on to them long-into retirement as keepsakes of their hard work.
The ACE Award is reserved for those who demonstrate heightened proficiency and effort during the performance of their duties by recovering five stolen vehicles each with the apprehension of a suspect within a 12 month period. Officer DeLatte met the above criteria while in the performance of her duties between October, and September, However, since DPS Officer DeLatte has now become the first within her agency to receive the award, a new decal consisting of a grey State of Louisiana with a blue lightning bolt has been created.
These decals will be affixed to the patrol cars of any future DPS officers who earns the award. Now we are excited that DPS Officers can share in this proud tradition as well.
Courtesy Bill Ceravola. Although no special license plates were issued for the milestone, the LSP commissioned license plate-sized reflective decals that were affixed to the left front fender of marked LSP vehicles for the duration of the anniversary year.
The decal was reflective white. The center of the decal was occupied by a large outline of the state in black. The center of the state outline featured the "pelican in her piety" emblem over a blue and gold square motif. The Louisiana State Police has used motorcycles consistenly in their fleet since their inception. The earliest riders of the LSP were known as "Motor cycle boys". They were painted red over off-white similar to the car-sized plates of the day and had only two mounting holes at the top of the plate.
These plates were used from right through the late 's and possibly into the early 's. These plates are stated to have been re-used when motorcycles were changed-out. In the 's, a white over Chinese red plate was issued as with the LSP cars of the time.
The motorcycle plates were embossed steel and measured approximately 3 inches by 9 inches with four mounting holes. A large Troop letter occupied the left end of the plate. The assignment number was stacked to the right.
These plates were used right through the LSP plate changeover around The LSP continued to issue motorcycle license plates along the same format as their car-sized plates right up until current times and are shown below. Louisiana's highway safety program is designed to reduce traffic crashes and the resulting deaths, injuries and property damage.
Projects implemented by the LHSC are limited to priority program areas, based on severity of the crash, over-representation, and magnitude of the problem. There are three contributing factors associated with a traffic crash: the roadway and environment, the vehicle, and the driver.
Driver factors driving after drinking, speeding, not using occupant protection devices, etc. LHSC's highway safety plan seeks to coordinate and unite state and local programs and projects to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries by focusing on enforcement, public information and education, and legislation. The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles OMV also works closely with the Louisiana State Police and performs functiones related to the examination and licensing of motor vehicle operators.
The OMV also deals with the issuance of vehilce title and registration certificates and license plates in the state. Disclosure: We receive compensation from powweb. We test, use and give high marks to this product. Toggle navigation. Embossed steel. It has been speculated that car plates were issued commencing in the series to differentiate from motorcycle numbers or that perhaps the 1 indicated Troop A.
This is only based on the fact that the only surviving LSP car license plates of this era are all in the series and that the LSP only had 35 to 40 patrol cars up until The state abbrevition on the earlier plate in French Cajun country caused the joking phrase "La state police" which struck the ire of the second superintendent.
You must apply for a special plate in person at a Louisiana OMV location that sells special plates. If the plate you want has eligibility requirements, be sure to bring the required proof of eligibility with you.
Contact the Specialized Vehicle Unit at for specific questions on applying for your desired specialty plate. To get a fee estimate before you go to the LA OMV office, you can use the online special plates tool. Be prepared to provide your current license plate number.
To be eligible for a military license plate , your service record must reflect the designation on the plate. You must apply for a military plate in person at a Louisiana OMV office that sells special plates.
Before you go, you can use the online special license plate tool to:. NOTE: When renewing, replacing, or transferring your special Louisiana license plates, additional fees may apply. You'll renew your special license plate when you renew your Louisiana registration. See our Registration Renewal in LA page for more information. When you renew, you'll get a new expiration decal to put on your plate. Put it over the previous decal. Visit our Registration Renewal page for complete instructions.
If your LA license plates are damaged, lost, or stolen, you'll need to order replacements in person at a Louisiana OMV branch office. If your plates were stolen , you may also be asked to complete an affidavit or statement regarding the theft. You can also report the theft to the police , but you aren't required to do so.
However, it's a very good way to help protect yourself from identity theft. You should receive your replacement within 30 days. When you sell your car, you cannot transfer the license plates to the new owner.
You can only transfer license plates if you're selling a truck or trailer. For more information on license plate transfers, check with your local Louisiana OMV office. You must surrender your license plates if you cancel your Louisiana car insurance for any reason. To surrender, you will need to take or send:. The fees below DO NOT include taxes, service fees, or fees for related transactions that you may need to pay e. Complete the sections relevant to lost, stolen, or damaged tags.
Any registration or renewal fees currently due. Transfer or Surrender Tags When you sell your car, you cannot transfer the license plates to the new owner.
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