What should be done with temporary license plates after they expire?

When temporary license plates expire, they should be destroyed or discarded. This is important for several reasons. Firstly, expired temporary plates are no longer valid for legal use, and continuing to display them could lead to confusion or potential legal issues. By destroying them, it ensures that they cannot be used fraudulently or mistakenly on another vehicle.

Additionally, discarding expired temporary plates helps streamline records at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and reduces the likelihood of administrative errors. Keeping them for future use or displaying them until replaced could lead to complications, as the temporary plates are specifically intended for short-term use and should not be relied upon after their expiration.

Returning them to the DMV is typically not a requirement, and retaining them does not have any benefit, as they lose their validity after the expiration date. Therefore, the most responsible action to take with expired temporary license plates is to destroy or discard them.