A driver in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam, attempted to avoid traffic violations by deliberately obscuring their vehicle’s license plate with black tape. The driver hoped to deceive artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras designed to detect infractions. The modification involved covering the numbers on the license plate to prevent accurate identification. However, authorities successfully detected the altered plate and issued a violation notice to the driver. This incident highlights ongoing attempts to circumvent increasingly sophisticated traffic enforcement technology. The driver now faces penalties for tampering with their vehicle’s registration and attempting to evade detection.