New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation
N.J.S.A. Title 39 § 39:3-38: Counterfeiting or using other markers; placement of forged or counterfeit plate on motor vehicle; revocation of license; fine
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to counterfeit license plates, make fake markers, use unauthorized markers, or place forged plates on vehicles. Penalties include driver's license revocation up to 6 months and/or fines between $25–$100.
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