Albany, NY – A New York State Trooper made an unusual discovery during a late-night traffic stop when a vehicle with switched license plates was found displaying what appeared to be hand-drawn inspection and registration stickers.
According to the New York State Police, the trooper stopped the vehicle last night after noticing the mismatched plates. Upon inspection, the officer observed that the windshield stickers were not official — instead, they appeared to be drawn using pen, marker, and crayon, “with an impressive amount of confidence,” police said in a social media post Friday.
State Police reminded drivers that “arts and crafts supplies do not count as valid documentation,” emphasizing that official inspection and registration materials must be issued through approved state channels.
The driver was reportedly issued multiple tickets, and the vehicle was taken off the road. Authorities did not release the driver’s name or the location of the stop.
The department’s post quickly drew attention online for its humorous yet serious reminder about vehicle compliance.
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