Police ridealong: Ghost plate crackdown on Long Island

According to authorities, these ghost plates allow drivers to operate "completely off the grid," making it easier to commit more serious crimes, as well as avoid traffic violations and unpaid tolls.

Police ridealong: Ghost plate crackdown on Long Island

Suffolk County Sheriff?s Office is actively cracking down on the use of "ghost plates"?fraudulent or altered license plates used by drivers to avoid tolls, fines, and law enforcement. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg went on a recent ride-along with the sheriff's office, learning the extent of the problem and the risks associated with these plates.