License Plates

Trekkie License Plate Puzzler: Tickets From Chicago Connected to Grandmother in New York Who Has No Car and Doesn't Drive

Apr

2025

Trekkie License Plate Puzzler: Tickets From Chicago Connected to Grandmother in New York Who Has No Car and Doesn't Drive

A peculiar case has emerged involving Beda Koorey, a 76-year-old woman from Long Island, New York, who has been receiving numerous traffic tickets linked to a license plate she no longer owns. The plate, NCC1701, associated with her late husband's love for "Star Trek," was destroyed in 2020, yet violations from across the country continue to arrive in her mailbox.

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Steve Lehto: State Police Get Same Plate as Woman and She Gets Billed for the Toll

Apr

2025

License Plates

Steve Lehto: State Police Get Same Plate as Woman and She Gets Billed for the Toll

A Brighton woman was mistakenly charged $144 in EZ Pass fees due to a duplicate license plate issued to both her and a state police vehicle. The incident highlights issues with license plate management and the need for clearer identification for state vehicles.

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Detroit to Pay $35K After License Plate Error Prompts Wrongful Detainment of Mom, Toddler

Apr

2025

License Plates

Detroit to Pay $35K After License Plate Error Prompts Wrongful Detainment of Mom, Toddler

The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a lawsuit involving the wrongful detainment of a mother and her toddler due to an error in the use of license plate reader technology by the Detroit Police Department (DPD). While the city admitted no wrongdoing, the incident raises significant concerns regarding the reliability of automated surveillance systems and their implications for civil liberties.

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Steve Lehto: Texas to Get Rid of Temporary Paper Tags

Apr

2025

License Plates

Steve Lehto: Texas to Get Rid of Temporary Paper Tags

Texas is set to replace temporary paper tags with metal plates due to rising criminal activity linked to the misuse of paper tags. This change, effective July 1, aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to track vehicles and improve efficiency for car dealers.

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Steve Lehto: NYC Impounds 4,000 Vehicles With 'Ghost' License Plates

Mar

2025

License Plates

Steve Lehto: NYC Impounds 4,000 Vehicles With 'Ghost' License Plates

New York City has impounded over 4,000 vehicles in a crackdown on ghost license plates, which are altered or obscured plates used to evade traffic enforcement. The initiative has led to numerous arrests and significant fines for toll evasion, with new regulations set to take effect soon.

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Florida Drivers Would Need Front License Plates on Cars if Bill Passes

Mar

2025

License Plates

Florida Drivers Would Need Front License Plates on Cars if Bill Passes

A new legislative proposal in Florida aims to require vehicles to display front license plates in addition to the rear tags already mandated. This initiative, supported by state lawmakers, is claimed to address the rising incidence of hit-and-run accidents by enhancing vehicle identification.

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Steve Lehto: Cloned License Plates Causing Problems for Innocent Drivers

Mar

2025

License Plates

Steve Lehto: Cloned License Plates Causing Problems for Innocent Drivers

A Kent woman faced wrongful accusations of being involved in a car accident 280 miles away due to cloned license plates, highlighting a growing issue of number plate fraud that affects innocent drivers and poses challenges for law enforcement and insurance companies.

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Illegal Car Feature 'Looks Normal to Human Eye' but Makes Vehicles 'Invisible' to Speed Cameras

Mar

2025

License Plates

Illegal Car Feature 'Looks Normal to Human Eye' but Makes Vehicles 'Invisible' to Speed Cameras

A new report highlights the alarming rise of "ghost plates"--illegal vehicle registration plates that render cars invisible to speed cameras. These plates, which appear normal to the naked eye, use reflective materials that interfere with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems. In response to this growing issue, MPs are advocating for stricter penalties to deter reckless driving and improve road safety.

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New York City Ramping Up Its Efforts to Crack Down on 'Ghost Plates'

Mar

2025

License Plates

New York City Ramping Up Its Efforts to Crack Down on 'Ghost Plates'

New York City is intensifying its efforts to combat the growing issue of "ghost plates," which are license plates intentionally obscured to evade tolls and identification. With new regulations set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the city aims to enhance road safety and accountability among drivers.

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