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Virginia lawmakers pass bill creating 'VB Strong' license plate

The plates won’t be available until 450 people apply for them and pay a $10 fee that goes toward Department of Motor Vehicles operations by Nov. 20.

Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation that will create a new license plate with the slogan “VB Strong” honoring the victims of a mass shooting in Virginia Beach.

The Virginian-Pilot reports SB 87 sponsored by Sen. Bill DeSteph passed unanimously out of both chambers and heads to the governor’s desk for his signature. 

The plates won’t be available until 450 people apply for them and pay a $10 fee that goes toward Department of Motor Vehicles operations by Nov. 20.

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