If someone is pulled over because their license plate tab is missing, they do not get a ticket if they say the tab was stolen and a check shows the car is properly registered. The officer can give a warning instead. If a ticket was given by mistake in that situation, the person does not have to pay court costs.
301.302. Missing , no d, when. — A citation shall not be issued to any person stopped by law for a missing license plate tab or tabs if such person indicates that the tab or tabs have been stolen and a check on such person's reveals that the vehicle is properly . A may issue a warning under these circumstances. In the event a citation is improperly issued to a person for missing tabs when the requirements of this section are met, any shall be .
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Source & history notes
(L. 2005 H.B. 487 merged with S.B. 378)
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