NYC's new license plate regulations, effective April 16, aim to eliminate obstructions that can aid evasion of tolls and traffic laws. The measures, formalized on March 17, include fines for drivers with blocked or improperly secured plates. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted the dangers posed by 'ghost plates,' which have been linked to crime. By ensuring license plates are clearly readable to both humans and automated cameras, officials hope to enhance public safety and recover potential losses of over $100 million incurred due to evasion tactics.
"Ghost plates only exist to evade the law, and they pose a threat to both public safety and traffic safety," said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in an official statement.
"The new regulations require license plates to be 'securely fastened, properly displayed, readable, [...] kept clean and unobstructed.'"
Over the past year, the NYPD has removed thousands of illegal ghost plates from the streets, many of which are linked to larger crimes.
Considering that, according to a report by the Citizens Budget Commission, NYC lost over $100 million in 2023 to drivers covering plates to avoid traffic tickets and tolls.
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