New York Driver Caught with Hand-Drawn Vehicle Documents

New York State Police reported an unusual incident during a traffic stop on Thursday night, where officers noticed something odd when checking a vehicle.

Upon inspection, they discovered that the registration and inspection documents displayed on the windshield were entirely unofficial.

According to police, these documents seemed to have been confidently crafted by hand, utilizing various pens, markers, and even crayons.

Gregory Corey, 50, from Lafayette, received citations for operating an uninspected and unregistered vehicle, as well as for using an incorrect license plate. This information was shared by a police spokesperson.

The police also mentioned that the vehicle was taken off the road.

“Just a reminder,” police commented, “arts and crafts don’t qualify as valid documentation.”

Meanwhile, the police’s post about the incident went viral, attracting over 34,000 likes and more than 3,000 comments. The reactions varied, showcasing a range of humor and disbelief.

• One commenter sarcastically noted, “It’s hilarious that this car went past multiple cops without anyone noticing.”
• Another remarked, “If it weren’t for that observant officer, he could’ve gotten away with it.”
• A different user shared a personal anecdote: “I had a similar experience with a blank inspection form that I used for years without a ticket.”
• Someone else remembered seeing a hand-written inspection sticker on a colleague’s car, which hadn’t been inspected in over a decade. “Surprisingly, they never got caught!”
• Another user echoed the sentiments about the situation being humorous, asking why the officers didn’t burst out laughing when they saw the documents up close.
• Lastly, a user recounted a similar story, noting that someone had successfully colored and crafted a cardboard version of a sticker, and for a time, it worked without any issues.