Overview
- A Merced officer pulled over the vehicle after spotting an unusual rear plate that, on closer inspection, was handmade with a state logo and a fake registration sticker.
- The driver told the officer the original plate was lost.
- CHP shared a photo on Facebook and advised motorists to request replacement plates through the DMV rather than improvising.
- California law forbids forging or displaying non–DMV-issued plates, a violation that can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on circumstances.
- The post did not state whether a citation was issued, and commenters also drew attention to a spare tire strapped to the car’s trunk.