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New Plate Meant To Prevent Confusion Now Confuses Cameras, Bills The Wrong Drivers

4 March 2026, 10:21 am

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Summary: Pennsylvania’s new 250th anniversary Liberty Bell license plate, designed with a slashed zero to improve readability, is causing toll cameras to misread zeros as eights, leading to incorrect billing. The state plans software updates to fix the issue, but drivers are advised to carefully check toll statements. The problem also affects other agencies using automated license plate readers, raising concerns about potential misidentifications.

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