Functions and Design of Motor Vehicle License Plates, The
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Authors
Baerwald, John E.
Karmeier, Delbert F.
Herrington, C. Gordon
Issue Date
1960
Date Information
Issue date assumed based on copyright.
Subjects
License plate design
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Alternative Title
The Functions and Design of Motor Vehicle License Plates
Abstract
Description
A comprehensive analysis of license plates conducted to determine the functions of license plates and the relative importance of these functions, to determine what information should be displayed on a license plate and the importance of each item of information, and to design the most effective and efficient license plate. Includes analysis of an opinion questionnaire, a literature search, and laboratory experiments. Originally published as Engineering Experiment Station Bulletin No. 457.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Functions of Motor Vehicle License Plates
The Vehicle Registration Number
The Design of Motor Vehicle License Plates
The Design of Reflectorized License Plates
Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations
Bibliography
Appendices
Format
Photocopy bound in 3-hole punch paper portfolio; 8½ × 11 inches; 61 leaves; illustrated
Access
Contact research@registrationhistory.org for access options; physical resource located in the VRHC collection.
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Publisher
University of Illinois