From The Straits Times · · 40s
Meloni's personalised number plates
Italy's government lets drivers customise license plates for €600, sparking memes and political debate.
In brief
Italy's government lets drivers customise license plates for €600, sparking memes and political debate. Italy's government allows personalised vehicle number plates costing €600 for cars, with opposition calling it a distraction from budget priorities. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Italy's government allows personalised number plates
Italy's government will let motorists personalise vehicle number plates in a revenue-raising move following the US, Britain and other countries.
Meloni urges creativity for plates
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the initiative as a 'colourful note' and said Italians' creativity could shine.
Costs and reactions
Personalised plates cost €600 for cars and €360 for motorbikes, sparking memes and opposition criticism.
“Meloni should know that Italians have already chosen their personalised plate, and it reads: 'Meloni, go away'”
The short version
Italy's government allows personalised vehicle number plates costing €600 for cars, with opposition calling it a distraction from budget priorities.
