The Florida Division of Motor Vehicles sold 21,594 FAMU specialty license plates in 2009. FAMU’s sales figure beat out a number of notable competitors that included: the Miami Heat, USF, UCF, Orlando Magic, FIU, and Florida Marlins.FAMU ranked #24 overall in tag sales. UF claimed the top spot, with 120,858 tags sold.
Leon County residents bought the largest number of FAMU tags, purchasing 4,547. Duval residents bought the second highest number with 1,949. Miami-Dade was the third top-selling county with 1,725.
FAMU tag sales have steadily risen over recent years. The DMV sold in 20,961 in 2008, 20,659 in 2007, 20,616 in 2006, and 20,356 in 2005.
A FAMU tag costs $25.00 (plus registration fees). The money from tag sales goes to “academic enhancement” at the university. According to the most recent report available from the DMV’s website, FAMU received $515,450.00 in 2006-2007 when motorists bought 20,616 of its tags.
FAMU has participated in the specialty license plate program since 1987.
View the full list of tag sales here.
Now this is a hot topic. Let's talk. Even the non-graduates in my extended family have FAMU tags. Can we have a real campaign which includes the tag.
ReplyDeleteBroward is right behind Dade with 1,511 for the year.
ReplyDeleteThis can be increased five fold.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if FAMU gives students any on-campus assistance in switching from a regular tag to a Rattler tag. It would be good to have a DMV booth on campus during major activities (e.g.: homecoming) to give students an easy way to complete the paperwork and pay for the new tag.
ReplyDeleteFAMU doesn't operate the DMV tag office, county tax offices does.
ReplyDeleteThe question was if FAMU could arrange to have a "DMV booth on campus during major activities."
ReplyDeleteThere was no statement claiming that FAMU runs the tag office.
It would be good if the design was updated. Just to keep it current.
ReplyDeleteI thought that too but the design is one of the most recognizable. I figure within the next few years the change will happen. Just nothing stupid like a sports championship.
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