Arizona fan gets to keep his anti-ASU license plate
Good morning. Please tweet to @ArizonaDOT to #SaveJoshsPlate pic.twitter.com/8uY5DGaE89
— LOLASU (@AZJoshM) February 3, 2015
Josh Miller said everything is "A OK" for his Sun Devils-dissing "LOLASU" license plate.
The Arizona Department of Transportation on Wednesday reversed its ruling and won't require Miller to give up the personalized plate on his Honda Accord. Miller got the plate two years ago.
He's the self-proclaimed biggest Arizona Wildcats fan in Maricopa County.
"I appreciate the public support," Miller said via text. "I'm glad the ADOT director came to her senses and this issue is behind me. And one more thing ... Bear Down."
BREAKING NEWS #SaveJoshsPlate WORKED!!!!! THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT EVERYONE!!! pic.twitter.com/L8tIwfVllE
— #SaveJoshsPlate (@AZJoshM) February 4, 2015
Miller went viral in his protest in ADOT's decision to have him turn in his plate after it received a complaint. Miller, a Phoenix native and resident, said he was told in January he'd have to give the plate up by Feb. 16.
He lost an appeal earlier this winter, but late Tuesday night ADOT told the media they were reviewing the situation again. Less than 24 hours later, ADOT changed its stance.
"The appeal of the personalized plate was elevated to the director of the Motor Vehicle Division, and the customer will be allowed to retain the plate," ADOT stated in an email. "In addition, the Motor Vehicle Division director is studying the process for reviewing personalized plate complaints and the appeals process when plate requests are denied."