The author describes using TypeScript to scan for rare license plate combinations in California, inspired by their history of securing memorable online handles. PlateRadar, the main tool for tracking plate availability, charges $20/month and only updates every 24 hours, motivating a custom solution for faster real-time monitoring.
Background
The California DMV began allowing personalized license plate lookups in 2020 after a federal court ruling required transparency around plate availability data.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10