Viral Simpsons fan hit with bill as people keep using her license plate to avoid fees

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A dedicated Simpsons fan is facing unexpected costs because drivers are using counterfeit license plates with her plate number to dodge toll fees.

Simpsons fans will remember the “BORT” license plate from the show’s Itchy & Scratchy Land episode. It’s become a popular collectible for dedicated viewers, with some actually seeking it out in real life.

Universal Studios sells popular merchandise with a license plate design. Interestingly, some dedicated fans have actually gotten real license plates with that same design for their cars. While each state only allows one person to have the plate – often referred to as ‘BORT’ – this has caused a problem for Katie Unis in Massachusetts.

A dedicated Simpsons fan is facing a large bill due to other drivers illegally using fake license plates registered to their name to dodge toll payments.

Simpsons fan hit with bill over people using fake BORT car plates

According to WBZ Radio, Massachusetts license plates share colors with merchandise from The Simpsons, causing automatic plate-scanning cameras to mistakenly flag vehicles as having unpaid fees.

She said she keeps receiving notices and isn’t sure when they’ll end. The Simpsons fan also shared some of the photos she’s received through her EZ Pass account.

I recognize the one that looks like me, but this other one isn’t quite right. The AI seems to be struggling a bit with this task.

Unis says she’s disputed the fees, but hasn’t received a reply from several states, including New York.

She’s noticed people finding amusing ways to work around the rules, but admits it’s creating some minor problems for her.

Some TikTok users reported using the ‘BORT’ license plate to try and avoid paying tolls. One user apologized if anyone received a bill as a result, while another compared it to a previous case where someone used ‘NULL’ as a plate and received multiple tickets for an unreadable plate.

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2025-12-01 13:18