Another win for Queensland Origin fans

Queenslanders are not shy when it comes to expressing an opinion on State of Origin and fans have had their say about a special footy number plate.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said to expect Queenslander! – 8 IN A ROW number plates on some Queensland cars by the end of month.

“We had almost 1,000 Queenslanders have their say in our number plate competition and the decision was loud and clear,” Mr Emerson said.

“More than 50 per cent want to display Queenslander!—8 IN A ROW on their cars to celebrate the State’s record-breaking eighth State of Origin series win.”

The first run of number plates (see attached) will be available from Monday, August 19 at Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centres, and interest in purchasing the plates can be expressed on the TMR website from Monday.

Motorists who have bought a new car or anyone wishing to replace their existing plates will have the option to choose the new plate.

The cost to purchase one of these plates for use on a vehicle will be $40.45 – which includes the standard $25 transfer fee.

“This is cheaper than the cost of a standard NSW issued plate – so Queenslanders win again,” Mr Emerson said.

Motorists who are replacing their existing plates will be issued with a new rego number.

Domin8—Go Queenslander attracted about 15 per cent of the vote while Queensland—the Gr8 State grabbed 30 per cent.

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