Halton Police Reminding Drivers Not To Make Their Own Licence Plates & The Attempts Are A Mess
"A+ for effort but not allowed."
A photo of the makeshift licence plate shared by Halton police.
Halton police are reminding drivers in Ontario not to make their own licence plates, and the attempts will leave you scratching your head.
On Friday, Halton police took to Twitter to warn motorists about making their own licence plates if theirs are missing or damaged while sharing a photo of a recent attempt.
Please do not make your own licence plates if your old ones are missing or damaged. A+ for effort but not allowed. CMV also has several mechanical issues (flat tire, failed air loss test, overweight issues) placing it OOS. Vehicle is now un-plated awaiting a tow truck ^DBpic.twitter.com/c6mAJUFTVh— HRPS CMV Safety (@HRPS CMV Safety) 1647535119
The photo appears to show a licence plate crafted from cardboard.
Police also revealed that the stopped vehicle wasn't just lacking in the plates department but also had a flat tire, failed an air loss test, and had weight issues.
As a result, the vehicle was unplated and awaiting a tow truck, police said.
A Halton police spokesperson responded to a question about how much it costs to replace your plates, further spotlighting the avoidable situation.
"Depends on vehicle but most are $59. They also come with a 5 year warranty against normal wear and tear," they wrote.
Police also outlined the specifics of what kind of licence plate shenanigans can get you in trouble.
"It's an offence under the HTA to alter, obscure or deface a licence plate," they said. "This can be enforced by anyone authorized to enforce the HTA (Police Officers, Ministry of Transportation Officers, etc.)."
So, if you're about to make a cardboard cut out of your plates right now, please don't.