JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — A total of 286 expired license plate citations were handed out to drivers in Jefferson County Friday as part of a special enforcement day.

What You Need To Know

  • Jefferson County Sheriff deputies and partnering law enforcement agencies patrolled for expired license plates, temporary tags and other moving vehicle violations Feb. 2

  • A total of 656 cars were stopped on Friday where 356 warnings were distributed, 80 insurance violations were reported and 57 plates/tags were seized, according to the sheriff’s office

  • Deputies also handed out amnesty vouchers to eligible drivers who can receive a discount of almost 60% on fines and costs for vehicle license citations through the month of February

Jefferson County Sheriff deputies and partnering law enforcement agencies patrolled for expired license plates, temporary tags and other moving vehicle violations Feb. 2.

The enforcement came in the aftermath of COVID-19 when licensing offices had restricted hours and staffing, in addition to people losing their jobs caused by the pandemic.

The number of complaints from people about expired license plates, temporary tags and unregistered vehicles also have been going on for a long time.

A total of 656 cars were stopped on Friday where 356 warnings were distributed, 80 insurance violations were reported and 57 plates/tags were seized, according to the sheriff’s office.

Other law enforcement agencies were the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Arnold, Pevely, Festus, Herculaneum, Crystal City, De Soto, Hillsboro, Eureka and Byrnes Mill police departments.

Media members were invited to ride along with deputies to capture footage across Jefferson County. 

Deputies also handed out amnesty vouchers to eligible drivers who can receive a discount of almost 60% on fines and costs for vehicle license citations through the month of February.

In 2023, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department issued 2,288 vehicle license citations, such as failure to register a motor vehicle, operate a motor vehicle with no plates, expired plates and used vehicle license of another.

The department also issued 11,069 vehicle license warnings last year.

In St. Louis County, 3,454 expired license plate tickets and 6,352 improper registration tickets were issued in 2023.

In January of this year, 618 improper registration tickets were issued where 377 of those were for expired state license plates, according to police.