Wendy Auger has been proudly displaying her vanity plate, “PB4WEGO,” for fifteen years. However, recently the state of New Hampshire declared it to be “inappropriate,” leaving Wendy frustrated and perplexed.
New Hampshire’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) rejected Wendy’s request to keep her vanity plate, claiming that it contained offensive language. But for Wendy, it has always been a way to express herself and bring smiles to others’ faces as she drives around the state.
Wendy firmly believes that the state’s rejection infringes on her freedom of speech. According to her, the phrase “pe* before we go” is simply parental advice and not offensive in any way. She sees the DMV’s decision as an unnecessary violation of her rights.
The acquisition of the “PB4WEGO” plate was a long-awaited accomplishment for Wendy. She had been patiently waiting for it to become available after the character limit for vanity plates in New Hampshire was extended from six to seven. It was a small victory that brought her much joy, but now it seems to be slipping away.
The state defends its decision by citing specific rules that govern vanity plates. They claim that these rules were established based on a court order from years ago, which has put Wendy in this predicament. But is it fair to force Wendy to give up something that has become a part of her identity?
The question remains: should Wendy surrender her beloved vanity plate? As she continues to fight for her right to keep it, she hopes that the authorities will reconsider their decision and recognize the innocence behind her chosen message.
