Denver police launch crackdown on expired license plates

• Community concerns over such violations prompted the enforcement, the agency said in a statement.

Why it matters: Expired tags can lead to a $95 fine, adding to already costly registration fees.

By the numbers: 656 vehicle registration violations were issued during a similar enforcement period between mid-April to mid-May this year, per agency figures.

Between the lines: The targeted enforcement required the Denver Police Department to make an exception to its 2024 policy that deprioritizes low-level traffic stops to reduce racial profiling and regain public trust.

The bottom line: Most residents can save themselves money by renewing their plates online or at a kiosk.

• Expired car registrations have a 30-day grace period after expiration; temporary plates do not.