{"id":685,"date":"2026-04-08T22:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rankinfor.com\/?p=685"},"modified":"2026-04-08T22:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:57:26","slug":"the-state-called-her-license-plate-inappropriate-after-15-years-but-this-mom-fought-back-and-won","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rankinfor.com\/?p=685","title":{"rendered":"THE STATE CALLED HER LICENSE PLATE INAPPROPRIATE AFTER 15 YEARS, BUT THIS MOM FOUGHT BACK AND WON"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For more than fifteen years, Wendy Auger of Rochester, New Hampshire, drove around with a sense of humor and a practical parenting tip on her car\u2019s bumper. Her vanity license plate, \u201cPB4WEGO,\u201d was a playful nod to a phrase every parent knows: \u201cPee before we go.\u201d It became a family trademark, a conversation starter, and a harmless joke that earned her countless smiles from fellow drivers since the mid-2000s.<\/p>\n

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That humor came to a sudden stop when a formal letter arrived from the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The department demanded that Wendy surrender her plates immediately. Why? State officials had decided the combination was \u201coffensive,\u201d claiming it referred to \u201csexual or excretory acts or functions.\u201d After fifteen years of incident-free driving, Wendy\u2019s innocent parental advice was suddenly labeled a violation of public decency.<\/p>\n

The irony was obvious to everyone, especially given New Hampshire\u2019s state motto: \u201cLive Free or Die.\u201d Wendy, a paralegal who described herself as far from politically active, immediately felt the sting. \u201cIf I have to take it off the plate, then I\u2019m not going to be able to live free,\u201d she said. She argued that the phrase was a universal part of childhood\u2014a gentle reminder used by parents everywhere to avoid unnecessary pit stops. To Wendy, the DMV\u2019s crackdown was an overreach of power over a completely harmless family joke.<\/p>\n

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With only ten days to comply, Wendy refused to back down. She shared the recall letter and photos of her car on social media. The response was immediate and overwhelming. Her post went viral, drawing thousands of supporters who found the DMV\u2019s decision absurd. People called the situation \u201cridiculous\u201d and \u201ccute,\u201d noting that the plate was a helpful tip for anyone with a small bladder.<\/p>\n

As the story gained national attention, appearing on major news outlets like CNN, it eventually reached the state\u2019s highest office. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu became aware of the controversy and decided that common sense needed to override bureaucratic red tape. In a personal gesture that bypassed the DMV, the Governor contacted Wendy directly.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey Wendy, it\u2019s Chris Sununu,\u201d he said in a message. \u201cJust want to let you know we took care of that issue\u2026 sorry for that little bureaucratic holdup.\u201d He acknowledged the lack of common sense in the situation and officially overturned the DMV\u2019s demand.<\/p>\n

On August 28, Wendy shared the good news on Facebook: \u201cThis Sassy Momma Has Her Plates!\u201d The reversal wasn\u2019t just a win for a funny license plate\u2014it was a victory for common sense in an era of increasingly strict regulations. Wendy\u2019s story is a reminder that standing your ground\u2014even over something as small as a seven-letter plate\u2014can lead to a win for anyone who values freedom and humor. Wendy and her \u201cPB4WEGO\u201d plates are back on the road, proving that no bureaucratic holdup can stop a determined mom on a mission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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