# New York State Police discovery of fake registration sticker

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-state-police-discovery-of-fake-registration-sticker
> Updated: 2026-10-16T19:12:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

New York State Police reported a traffic stop in Western New York where a driver was found using a homemade vehicle registration sticker. The makeshift sticker was fashioned from a prescription label for Permethrin 5% cream, a medication used to treat scabies.

The label contained medical instructions to massage the cream into the skin from head to toe and leave it on for 8 to 14 hours. State Police shared the incident on social media, noting the absurdity of the attempt. It remains unconfirmed if the driver faced additional charges beyond the initial stop.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: New York State Police find driver using prescription label as fake registration sticker

New York State Police discovered a driver using a prescription cream label as a fake vehicle registration sticker during a traffic stop in Western New York.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-state-police-find-driver-using-prescription-label-as-fake-registration-sticker

### 2026-10-14: New York State Police discover fake registration sticker made from prescription label

New York State Police discovered a driver using a prescription cream label for Permethrin 5% as a fake vehicle registration sticker during a traffic stop in Western New York.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-state-police-discover-fake-registration-sticker-made-from-prescription-label

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