"NYC Task Force Targets Ghost Cars with Obstructed License Plates"

New York lawmakers have launched a multi-agency task force to crack down on "ghost cars" with fake or altered license plates that evade tolls and traffic violations. The task force aims to identify and remove these untraceable vehicles, which are often unregistered, uninsured, or stolen. In a recent operation, 73 cars were impounded, 282 summonses were issued, and eight individuals were arrested. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the urgency of this crackdown as congestion pricing approaches, and they are calling for additional legislative protections to swiftly remove elusive vehicles from the roads.