Event Brief
Oct 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM ET
FHP Says Driver Used Photocopied License Plate
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A Florida Highway Patrol trooper stopped a driver in Fort Myers last week after noticing a plate that did not reflect light at night. FHP said the plate was a paper photocopy belonging to another vehicle; the driver said they photographed a valid plate from their other vehicle, printed it and attached it to the car.
WHO: A driver and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper
WHAT: A trooper stopped a driver whose car had a paper photocopy of a license plate registered to another vehicle.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
WHERE: Fort Myers, Florida
WHY: The trooper made the stop after noticing the plate did not reflect light at night.
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