Missouri Man Claims Police Wrongly Tagged His Dodge Challenger for Towing Over Missing License Plate

A Missouri man recently received a notice from police stating that his Dodge Challenger, parked in front of his residence, would be towed for lacking a license plate. The man claimed the vehicle was properly displaying a rear license plate as required and questioned the basis for enforcement. According to a video he posted on social media, the vehicle was parked in front of a property owned by his wife’s grandmother. Police had taken photographs as evidence and sent a warning letter, stating that if the car remained parked there, it would be towed. To avoid further dispute, the man subsequently moved the vehicle onto a private driveway. Under Missouri law, vehicles must display clearly visible license plates on both the front and rear; failure to do so may result in warnings or fines. The man explained that his vehicle did not come equipped with a front license plate bracket from the factory, so only a rear plate was installed. Some commenters speculated the incident might relate to local authorities’ enforcement actions targeting “abandoned vehicles.” Local ordinances often classify non-operational or long-term parked vehicles as violations—even those undergoing repairs (such as being lifted on jack stands)—and such vehicles can be reported accordingly. Other users noted that these enforcement efforts are sometimes part of broader crackdowns on common neighborhood violations—like abandoned cars or illegal dumping—and are not necessarily directed at individuals. Additionally, some Dodge Challenger owners have observed that this particular model tends to draw extra attention from law enforcement.