28 Jun 2026, Sun

Stolen Iowa Plates Stick Innocent Drivers With NYC Tickets

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Iowa residents have been startled to receive bills for New York City speeding tickets they never earned, with at least one facing the threat of a civil judgment. The mess traces back to old license plates being used by speeders far away.

Plate-related fraud can entangle innocent people in penalties for crimes they didn’t commit. The situation highlights the headaches caused when discarded or stolen plates resurface on other vehicles, leaving the original owners to untangle the confusion.

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