

The Flyer was in fact pointing backwards, to the embarrassment of Ohio’s BMV. Eagle-eyed Ohioans soon noted the Wright Brothers’ plane appeared to be pushing, rather than pulling, the banner. “The imagery on our new license plate symbolizes what makes Ohio beautiful, unique, and extraordinary.” The correct designed Ohio license plate has the Wright Flyer going in the right direction.Įxcept somebody blundered. “We wanted Ohio’s new license plate to reflect the heart and soul of our state and to encapsulate where we’ve been, who we are, and where we’re going,” said Governor Mike DeWine. Completing the picture, the iconic Wright Flyer takes to the skies, pulling a banner proclaiming the “Birthplace of Aviation.” Inspired by the Great Seal of the Buckeye State, the imagery includes a stylized sun rising over low-slung hills and a field of yellow wheat, flanked by an urban skyline and the silhouette of a child playing on a tree swing, accompanied by a friendly dog.

The new design, “Sunrise in Ohio,” is a riot of symbolism.

21, Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles unveiled its revamped design for state license plates.
