Re: good grief
US states also allow for 'branded' plates. The license plate saying 'you suck 1' can be issued multiple times. One to show that you're a fire fighter, as a 'fleet car', showing you support hunting, wildlife, nature, school, etc.
only the combination of the letters and numbers on the plate, plus the type of plate is unique.
Guess what lazy parking cops here sometimes do when writing a ticket? 'forgetting' to include the type of plate.
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/license_plate_guide/licenseplates.html