Brooklyn, NY – The New York City Sheriff’s Office conducted a citywide enforcement operation this week focused on so-called “ghost cars” — vehicles using fake, obscured, or altered license plates to avoid detection and tolls.
According to the NYC Sheriff’s Office, the coordinated sweep involved multiple precincts across Kings County. A total of 53 vehicles were towed for various violations, ranging from illegal plates to expired registrations.
Authorities said the crackdown is part of a continued effort to curb unregistered vehicles and improve public safety on city streets. “Ghost cars” have been linked to traffic violations, toll evasion, and in some cases, criminal activity, officials said.
Photos shared by the Sheriff’s Office show deputies tagging vehicles at night and towing rows of impounded cars. Enforcement operations like this are expected to continue throughout the city as part of ongoing compliance patrols.
Residents are encouraged to report vehicles with covered or obscured license plates through NYC’s 311 system.
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