Between Jan. 7 and 8, police issued 81 summonses for improper/covered license plates to city drivers.
NEW YORK CITY — During the first week of congestion pricing, the NYPD has already issued close to 100 summonses for improper and covered licenses plates — and the city is already planning on imposing new fines to tackle the issue.
Between Jan. 7 and 8, police issued 81 summonses for improper/covered license plates to city drivers.
On Tuesday, the city published plans to impose new fines and clearly establish visibility requirements for license plates, prohibiting anything—including dirt, rust, glass, plastic coverings, substances, or materials—that renders a license plate unreadable.
Parking or idling with an obstructed plate can result in a $50 fine, according to the proposed rules.
Currently, drivers who obscure their plates face between a $100 and $500 fine.
“Drivers who obscure their license plate think they are above the law and put everyone at risk,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “By expanding the definition of what is illegal, we will be able to hold reckless drivers accountable and create safer and more accessible streets for all.”
Since the start of the Adams administration, over 73,000 “ghost” cars and unregistered motorized vehicles, including scooters, bikes, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), have been removed from city streets.
“Ensuring public safety is a shared responsibility among all road users, and our vigilant enforcement of traffic rules advances our mission to make people safe, to make them feel safe, and to improve overall quality of life in our city,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch.
A public hearing on the proposed rule will be held online on February 6, at 10 a.m. This hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to comment, provide feedback about the specifics of the rule. The deadline for written comments is 5 p.m. on February 6.
CREDIT: Patch David Lucas
