Starting July 1, most Nevada motorists will have to replace their vehicle license plates every eight years, in a bill passed last year to address law enforcement agencies’ complaints that many plates are unreadable. Nevada DMV officials say license plates fade from exposure to the elements and must be readable from 100 feet away. However, the new law does not apply to blue-and-white license plates made before 1982 and plates marking Nevada’s 125th and 150th anniversaries of statehood. All other license plates must now be replaced every eight years by law, regardless of their condition. Nevada car owners with standard grey and white or sunset plates will pay $8 for their new plates (with the same number or phrase). Car owners with specialty plates that support causes must also get new plates (with the same number or phrase), but they will not be charged a fee for the new plates, because owners already pay a $10 levy for renewal. Confused? Here is the DMV’s definitive statement… contact them if you have questions: http://dmvnv.com/platesreissue.htm.