Cunning Batman-style gadget discovered on California car during traffic stop
A California driver was found with a Batman-style gadget that could make their license plate disappear at the push of a button during a traffic stop. The device, which is illegal under California law, can be used to avoid paying tolls and can also be used by drivers involved in illegal activities. The California Highway Patrol highlighted the case in a social media post, which drew reactions from users who joked about the device.
- ▪The gadget was discovered during a traffic stop involving a black BMW.
- ▪The device can make the license plate disappear from view, preventing it from being read by anyone, including bridge toll cameras.
- ▪The use of such devices is prohibited under California Vehicle Code Section 5201 and Assembly Bill 1085.
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| Publication time | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:28:24 -0400 |
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Metro Cunning Batman-style gadget discovered on California car during traffic stop By Daniel Farr Published June 13, 2026, 6:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A California driver learned that comic-book tricks don’t fly on public roads after officers discovered a device that could make a license plate vanish at the push of a button. The unusual modification was found during a traffic stop involving a black BMW, according to the California Highway Patrol, which spotlighted the case in a playful social media post. “Holy hidden licenses plate, Batman!” the agency wrote. CHP said an officer noticed what appeared to be a gadget straight out of a superhero movie attached to the vehicle’s license plate.
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