You’ve probably heard about people being caught using NOVELTY license plates, or ones that were altered or faked . . . but this is new.
The California Highway Patrol stopped a driver earlier this month who had an elaborate HAND-DRAWN license plate.
It was a California plate, and they TRIED to make it look legit. They mimicked the actual “California” script font at the top, and included a representation of the registration sticker, and the DMV’s website at the bottom.
The weird thing is: The plate number and tags ARE legit . . . they just said they “lost” the actual plate, and were trying to stay compliant. (???)
The officers said they got points for creativity . . . in theory . . . but they were slapped with a fine of $197. That’s more than FIVE TIMES the cost of a new plate they could’ve ordered through the DMV for $27.
(ABC 7)
(Here’s a photo of the plate.)
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