License Plates
08
Jul
2022
Sheriff's Office, NYPD to Crackdown on 'Ghost Cars'
On Tuesday, the Mayor's Office and the NYPD announced to drivers that the sheriff's office will tow and potentially auction off vehicles with fake and illegal license plates. The NYPD has issued 16,448 tickets and towed over 1,700 vehicles since July 2021.
28
Jun
2022
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May
2022
13
May
2022
06
May
2022
Fake Dealer Tags Are a Huge Problem in Texas Proven by This Dallas Arrest
Turns out, there is a huge problem that has it's hub in Texas for selling fake dealer tags. Its a practice being used so an individual, or group of people, don't have to register their vehicle. That vehicle is then used for nefarious reasons.
28
Apr
2022
Obstructed, Improper License Plates Cost NYC Roughly $75M in Camera Fines, Report Says
Since March 2020, there have been approximately 1.5 million instances in which speed or red light camera tickets were evaded through the use of obstructed or improper plates, costing the city up to $75 million in lost revenue, with each automated enforcement violation carrying a fine of $50, according to the report.
26
Apr
2022
19
Apr
2022
Campaign That Advocates for Front License Plates Is Run by 3M--A Plate Manufacturer
The site advocates for the use of front license plates for both driver and public safety, specifically noting the use of vehicles in felonious activities--kidnapping, drug smuggling, and major thefts, to name a few.
07
Apr
2022
Rise in License Plate Thefts Across Chicago Area Leaves Victims With Costly Consequences
Red light tickets, parking violations and other fees are hitting drivers for which they are not responsible. It's all tied to license plate thefts: a crime NBC 5 Responds found is on the rise in the Chicago-area.