A recently surfaced image of a Utah vanity license plate has created quite a stir on social media. The offensive nature of the plate has sparked outrage among residents, leading to a state investigation into how such a controversial plate was approved in the first place.

The incident has raised important questions about what is considered offensive and who decides which vanity plates are acceptable. It turns out that this particular plate was approved back in 2015, which has left many people wondering how it slipped through the cracks.

In an effort to shed light on the situation, KUTV reached out to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for a list of rejected vanity plate names. To their surprise, they received over a hundred examples, many of which were equally or even more offensive than the one in question.

Some of the rejected plate names included “SAUSAGE,” “NSTYHOE,” “W1NGMAN,” and “PLAN B,” just to name a few. These examples only amplify the confusion surrounding the approval process for vanity plates.

With this incident, it has become clear that there needs to be a more thorough review process in place to ensure that offensive and inappropriate vanity plates do not make it to the streets. It is crucial for the DMV to reevaluate their standards and guidelines to better reflect the values and sensitivities of the community.

Utah residents are now eagerly awaiting the outcome of the state investigation, hoping for a resolution that will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.