Crime & Safety
Sharpiegate In Washington: Driver Edits Expired Tab With Marker
A state trooper in Snohomish County spotted this Sharpie edit to an expired license plate tab.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA — This driver got credit for his coloring skills, but he also got a ticket.
A Washington State Patrol trooper pulled over a driver in Snohomish County this week and noticed something off about the driver's car tab. On closer inspection, the trooper could see the driver had used a Sharpie to turn "2018" into "2019."
"Their coloring skills are kind of on point but not good enough," Trooper Heather Axtman said on Twitter about the incident.
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The driver was let go with a $228 fine.
Sneaky, sneaky!! This driver was issued a $228 ticket for their expired vehicle tab. Their coloring skills are kind of on point but not good enough to sneak past a Snohomish County Trooper! #aforeffort #nicetry pic.twitter.com/lMfJQL0glF
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) September 5, 2019
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