- Low-quality printing: The printing on a fake sticker may be pixelated, blurry, or smudged. There may also be grammatical errors or typos.
- Incorrect colors or fonts: The colors or fonts used on a fake sticker may not match those used on genuine stickers.
- Missing or incorrect information: A fake sticker may be missing some of the information that is required on a genuine sticker, such as the inspection date or station number. The information that is present may also be incorrect.
- Poor adhesion: A fake sticker may not adhere properly to the windshield or other surface to which it is applied. It may peel off easily or come off in pieces.
- Other suspicious features: A fake sticker may have other suspicious features, such as a shiny or metallic finish, or a lack of security features.
- A lack of security features: A fake inspection sticker may not have any security features, such as a hologram or watermark.
- An incorrect date: The date on the sticker may be incorrect, with a past date that expired prior to when the sticker is found, or a future date after which a new sticker would normally be required.
If you suspect that an inspection sticker may be fake, do not put it on your vehicle. Contact your local department of motor vehicles or law enforcement agency to report the sticker.
