Smith announces license plate replacement events

State Rep. Brian Smith announced Monday that replacement events for illegible license plates will take place in three locations in Jefferson and Indiana counties next month.

Smith is working with local law enforcement agencies to organize the events.

“Local motorists can get pulled over if their license plate is crumbling or deteriorated, so we are hosting several events throughout the 66th Legislative District to help make the license plate replacement process as quick and convenient as possible,” Smith said in a news release. “I strongly encourage residents to bring in their vehicles and begin the free illegible license plate replacement process.”

The locations and dates are:

• Monday, Aug. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. Brookville Borough Complex, 18 Western Ave., Brookville.

• Monday, Aug. 15, 4 to 6 p.m. Punxsutawney Borough Complex, 301 E. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney.

• Monday, Aug. 22, 4 to 6 p.m. Rayne Township Municipal Building, 140 Tanoma Road, Home.

At the events, a member of local law enforcement will inspect participants’ plates and determine whether they need to be replaced. If they do, staff from Smith’s office will be present to assist with the paperwork. New plates should arrive in approximately two weeks after the paperwork is submitted to PennDOT. There is no fee.

Participants must bring an unexpired Pennsylvania driver’s license and current vehicle registration cards. Specialty plates cannot be processed at these events.

Those who wish to attend these events but are unable to contact Smith’s offices in Brookville and Punxsutawney for assistance.

According to the news release, registration plates are deemed illegible when one or more numbers cannot be recognized from 50 feet, or if the plate shows any blistering, peeling, discoloration or loss of reflectivity.

For more information, visit www.dmv. pa.gov, or contact Smith’s Punxsutawney office at 814-938-4225.