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New Jersey Rolls Out New Temporary License Plates to Fight Black Market Exposed by Streetsblog
The state released few details about the new temporary tags, but noted they'll be reformatted and printed on different paper to "prevent and reduce fraud."
July 2, 2024
Divorce NY Style: The Council and DOT Have Moved to Splitsville
It's the battle of who could care less — and safety is losing.
February 28, 2024
Dozens of Car Dealers Shut Down for Temporary License Plate Fraud Following Streetsblog Investigation
And seven dealerships identified by Streetsblog as possible temp tag sellers are now under criminal investigation, officials said.
January 8, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: We Beat the DOT Edition
We beat the DOT in court after it rejected our FOIL request. Plus more news.
November 29, 2023
A ‘Giving Tuesday’ Streetsblog Primer
Before we ask for your donation, let us prove to you that we're worthy of it!
November 28, 2023
Three NYC Asphalt Trucks Exploded Last Spring, Raising Safety, Environmental Concerns: Records
The explosions raise questions about the city's decision to use a paving material that other cities have phased out because of safety and environmental risks, an official said.
October 24, 2023
Streetsblog to City: We’ll See You in Court!
There is no way to assess the success of the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program if the DOT won't provide basic information.
August 21, 2023
Analysis: Council Transportation Committee Spinning Its Wheels
Members of the committee have put forth 113 bills. Only five have passed.
July 12, 2023
‘Duped’: A Harlem 20-Something Blows the Whistle on an Illegal Temporary License Plate Business
Kareem found out the hard way that his Craigslist gig delivering temp tags was illegal. Now he's exposing the operation that employed him, revealing clues about his anonymous bosses that all trace back to the same place.
June 9, 2023
Temp Tag Tuesday: Hey, Governor, I Have Your Illegal Fraud License Plate Right Here!
The governor of Maryland is now the proud owner of a completely fraudulent temp tag — and he doesn't even know it.
May 9, 2023
