New York Launches Major Crackdown on 'Ghost Cars' with Interagency Task Force

Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams spearhead a multiagency initiative to combat vehicles using fake license plates to evade tolls and commit crimes.

A new city-state task force, dubbed 'Ghostbusters,' targets vehicles with fake or altered license plates to avoid tolls and facilitate crimes.
The crackdown results in 73 vehicle impoundments, 282 summonses, and eight arrests in its first operation.
Officials estimate toll evasion costs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority about $50 million annually.
The task force involves multiple agencies, including NYPD, MTA, and State Police, using technology and inspections to identify 'ghost cars'.
Governor Hochul seeks higher fines and tougher penalties for ghost plate suppliers and users in her budget proposal.