Police Officers in One State Warn Drivers to Stop Obscuring Tags to Avoid Tolls
Consider yourself warned! Police officers are frustrated by drivers as they continue to obscure their license plates in one state. This practice is being used to avoid paying tolls. However, doing so could make things a lot more expensive.
Colorado police officers warn drivers to stop obscuring license plates
Drivers in Colorado need to stop frustrating police officers by obscuring their license plates. This practice to avoid toll payment could result in expensive tickets in addition to outstanding costs. Plus, getting busted comes with a mandatory court appearance.
The Broomfield Police Department shares that over 150 people have been caught and cited so far this year. Also, it’s pretty darn early into 2026!
Methods for intentionally obscuring or altering plates include:
- Ripping outdated temporary tags
- Covering letters and numbers in oil or grease
- Covering letters and numbers with paint
- Removing the plats
- Using tinted plate covers
- Using handwritten or dealership signs
- Using fake souvenir plates
According to CBS News, police officers share that the drivers they bust are most often repeat offenders. They are conducting an ongoing campaign to crack down on toll evasion.
Colorado isn’t alone in its efforts to ensure drivers pay their fair share to support infrastructure costs. New York police officers are also bringing the heat against ghost cars with fake, covered, or altered plates.
Using fraudulent tags to avoid tolls is illegal and is considered theft. Doing so can lead to felony charges, impoundment, and expensive fines. One person was linked to $50,000 in unpaid tolls.
Cameras and scanners are being used to identify, track, and penalize drivers even if they have obstructed plates.
