Ontario's rejected licence plates from 2023

1.

There are multiple reasons why a personalized licence plate can be rejected. First off, they cannot include sexual messages, obscene language or slang. Some examples of rejected plates include: 00FKSGVN, CRAZBTCH, FRIGSAKE, IM.L8.AF, STU.PITT, and SH*T.SHW. Which do you agree with? Select all that apply

License plates should not be able to include sexual messages

74%

677 votes

License plates should not be able to include obscene language

72%

654 votes

License plates should not be able to include slang

46%

414 votes

All should be allowed

16%

147 votes

2.

Applications referencing the use or sale of drugs or alcohol—like CRKADICT, GRASSBOY and GUINNE5S—are also not allowed. Which do you agree with ?

Applications referencing the use or sale of drugs should not be allowed

15%

140 votes

Applications referencing the use or sale of alcohol should not be allowed

6%

55 votes

Both

59%

535 votes

Neither--both should be allowed

20%

179 votes

3.

Here a few more reasons why some license plates were not approved. Which do you agree with being banned? Select all that apply.

Political opinions, negative or derogatory messages towards the government, or references to well-known figures. Examples from 2023 include: ATTORNYS, COP2SLO, FORDLOL, and OMG.KING.

65%

591 votes

Messages of contempt, ridicule or superiority of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, physical characteristics, disability or political affiliation.

75%

681 votes

Violence and criminal activity—which includes messages that could promote discrimination, bias or illegal actions—rejected licence plates include: BAD.BOIS, BANKROBR, CRIMZ, HACKERR, and KLJOY.

73%

665 votes

Firearm related license plates

63%

576 votes

All should be allowed

13%

115 votes