APD Issues 934 Citations for License Plate Related Infractions During Targeted Enforcement

Feb. 10, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE – APD officers have issues 934 citations for license plate related infractions in a week of targeted enforcement specifically looking for vehicles without license plates.

APD’s Field Services Bureau and the Traffic Unit kicked off enforcement on Saturday February 4, 2023. There have been a total of 4 arrests that stemmed from traffic stops, the majority of which were for Driving on a Revoked License.

The Field Services Bureau has issued 384 citations so far, and the Traffic Unit to include DWI officers, have issued 550 citations related to license plates.

Below is a breakdown of the stats for the Traffic Unit by area command, for Wednesday February 8^th:

• Northwest Area Command

• 16 stops
• 10 expired plate
• 3 expired temp tag
• 5 evidence of registration
• 9 illegible plates
• Southwest Area Command
• 6 stops
• 1 no plate
• 3 expired plate
• 4 evidence of registration
• Valley Area Command
•  8 stops
• 8 expired plates
• 4 evidence of registration
• 2 improper display of plate
• 1 illegible plate
• Southeast Area Command
• 22 stops
• 2 no plate
• 5 Expired plates
• 20 evidence of registration
• 8 Improper display of plate

• Northeast Area Command
  • 33
    • 10 expired plates
    • 25 evidence or registration
    • 11 improper display

• Foothills Area Command
• 11 stops
• 1 no plate
• 5 expired plate
• 13 evidence of registration
• 2 improper display

• Total Cites
• 152
• Total stops
• 96

As a reminder, a driver could face a fine of up to $25 along with court fees if cited for not properly displaying a current license plate.