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FakeNoose

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9. Every state issues its own vehicle license plates

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 01:06 PM

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... and typically they only go to the state's own residents/citizens. However there are times when a non-resident needs a license plate for temporary use, and I believe the ICE agents fit that description.

Whether or not the state actually calls them "undercover" plates, I've never heard that term. But I don't live in Maine, so maybe it's just a local term. In Pennsylvania I believe they are called temporary, not "undercover" plates.

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All blue states should do this dalton99a Monday #1

I've read . . . peggysue2 Monday #2

There are 10x that amount in Columbus OH leftstreet Monday #3

Population in Columbus, Ohio . . . peggysue2 Monday #7

Looking for Canadians? (joke) cbabe Monday #10

DURec leftstreet Monday #4

Can these plates be used in other states? Renew Deal Monday #5

What are "undercover license plates"? WestMichRad Monday #6

Every state issues its own vehicle license plates FakeNoose Monday #9

Thanks for the explanation! WestMichRad Monday #12

If ICE agents think Maine is cold in the winter . . . AverageOldGuy Monday #8

The black fly is Maine's state bird. PikaBlue Monday #18

Good for Maine! Martin68 Monday #11

Go Maine. twodogsbarking Monday #13

Every State should start doing this! Of course, red states KPN Monday #14

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Good malaise Monday #16

Is Susan Collins concerned yet? llmart Monday #17