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What is PlateWire?

PlateWire is a public repository and electronic forum of drivers by drivers. Using a drivers license plate, commuters can communicate their thoughts and feelings in regards to driving on today's roadways.
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Legend
Award a good driver for their good deed Award
flag or warn a bad driver of their bad action Flag
notify a driver of a physical danger or hazard with their vehicle Hazard
send a flirtacious message to a driver you liked Wink

Wire Legend

Award Flag Wink Hazard

To "Award" a driver, is to say thanks to a driver for showing courtesy and thoughtfulness.

To "Flag" a driver, is to warn a driver of his/her rude and/or careless behavior that you have witnessed.

To "Wink" at a driver, is to send a flirtacious message to a driver you've encountered.

To "Hazard" a driver is to warn them of a physical hazard that their vehicle exhibits.


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Latest Wires

  • Speeding 75-80+ in a 55, aggressive tailgating, lane-hopping BITCH. Fucking piece of shit.
    9706BC
    Route 7 westbound
    June 19 2013
  • Sitting at the red light waiting to turn left into the Town Center from southbound Belmont Ridge, rear wheels in the crosswalk + front of the vehicle IN THE INTERSECTION = DUMBASS.
    XGF-1014
    Lansdowne
    June 19 2013
  • Yet another brainless idiot holding up traffic in the passing lane, passing nobody. This dumb bitch dicking with a cellphone dove over to the right at the last second to catch the exit to continue route 7 east off the Bypass, after holding up traffic in the left lane for Lord-only-knows-how-long. Hey, STUPID! MOVE THE FUCK OVER AND LET TRAFFIC PASS. Left lane=PASSING lane, right lane=cruising lane. Got it? STAY RIGHT WHEN NOT PASSING, DUMBASS.
    WUJ-4775
    Route 7, Loudoun county
    June 19 2013
  • Another brainless idiot holding up traffic in the passing lane, passing nobody. This genius dove over to the right at the last second to catch the West Market street exit at Leesburg, after holding up traffic in the left lane for Lord-only-knows-how-long. Hey, STUPID! MOVE THE FUCK OVER AND LET TRAFFIC PASS. Left lane=PASSING lane, right lane=cruising lane. Got it? STAY RIGHT WHEN NOT PASSING, DUMBASS.
    JAW-8431
    Route 7, Loudoun county
    June 19 2013
  • Idiot driver failed to signal a left turn at a stoplight.
    FKA 9899
    Hubbard
    June 19 2013
  • Dumb young driver cut right in front of my car in ill-advised lane change, couldn't wait for safe distance. Sped down EB I-96 into Detroit, tailgating other drivers along way. Gave his info to Livonia police. I see him again, I'll file a formal complaint for reckless driving. Grow up, jerk.
    6KY D40
    Livonia
    June 19 2013
  • Another brainless idiot holding up traffic in the passing lane, passing nobody. This dumb bitch dove over to the right at the last second to TURN RIGHT onto West Main street at Berryville, after holding up traffic in the left lane for over ten miles. Hey, STUPID! MOVE THE FUCK OVER AND LET TRAFFIC PASS. Left lane=PASSING lane, right lane=cruising lane. Got it? STAY RIGHT WHEN NOT PASSING, DUMBASS.
    ZVG-5126
    Route 7 eastbound
    June 18 2013
  • While traveling north on Cleveland Avenue, I noticed a black BMW or Audi(I think) cut off a Red Jeep Wrangler.  The Jeep clearly had the right of way as they were in an exit/entrance ramp(weaving lane as they are known) and the black car signaled and almost cut off the Jeep.  The black car had to slow and get in line behind the Jeep but only after the black car swung in behind and tried to pass the Jeep on the right where no lane exists.   What an asshole, that poor Jeep driver was just minding his/her business.  Hope that man in the black car realizes that Ohio is a concealed carry state and people will defend themselves.  I'd be afraid if my spouse drove like that dreadful man in the  black import, because someone may just follow him home or to work and confront him.  How would his wife feel if some pissed off driver confronted him or his family?  Slow down mister, and smell the roses!  Kudos to the person in the Jeep for not running over the S.O.B. who probably was a playground bully as a child!
    FUL 6909
    Westerville
    June 18 2013
  • Impulsive knucklehead made an ill-advised last-minute lane change on EB-96, squeezing into the 2 car lengths between me and a truck, so he could exit at Davison. Almost hit the moron. Gave his plate to police.
    CDR 1071
    Detroit
    June 18 2013
  • Nimcompoop forced his way into my lane on EB-96 this afternoon, forcing me to brake. Idiot then scooted off freeway at Newburgh. Didn't signal, either. Didn't even acknowledge that he almost caused a needless crash. Get your eyes checked, idiot.
    R93 6340
    Livonia
    June 18 2013
  • I'm about to make a left turn from Hanover Road onto West Mt. Pleasant Ave, this fool decides to go in the right lane then turns left from the right lane, I beeped my horn and tailed him for a while just to get this jackass nervous (I don't think it worked, oh well)

When you are in a right turning lane, you are supposed to turn in that general direction, NOT cross over and risk the person (such as myself) to unexpectedly run into your car.
    ZFK41A
    East Hanover
    June 15 2013
  • Another brainless idiot holding up traffic in the passing lane, passing nobody. This dumb fat ugly-ass bitch dove over to the right at the last second to catch the Greenway exit, after holding up traffic in the left lane for well over ten miles. Hey, STUPID! MOVE THE FUCK OVER AND LET TRAFFIC PASS. Left lane=PASSING lane, right lane=cruising lane. Got it? STAY RIGHT WHEN NOT PASSING, DUMBASS.
    AEA-2620
    Route 7, Loudoun county
    June 14 2013
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    Latest Blog Entries

    Bad Toyota Camry Drivers? How about a psychotic one?   Wednesday, May 01, 2013

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_fMHUdsICT8

    michaelknight 

    253 UYO reckless BMW Santa clara   Tuesday, April 16, 2013

    Blue BMW SUV with Washington State license tag 253 UYO just missed running over a pedestrian in a crosswalk by the Santa Clara University campus. Female, blond, early 20s was behind the wheel and took the turn from The Alameda onto El Camino Real at 30mph plus.

    SanJoseCitizen 

    People who would come in 3rd in a 2 horse race.........   Thursday, March 14, 2013

    What is it with people who can't stand to wait 3 seconds while someone in front of them is making a turn.....I mean they'll literally drive over the double yellow lines and over someone's lawn to avoid having to wait a couple of seconds......are we that impatient as a society or do people think their lives are so important that they need to put someone else's at risk? Come on folks......HB

    musicmanhah 

    Tossing Cigarettes   Tuesday, February 05, 2013

    Try this topic... tossing cigarettes

    Vehicle: Chevy Colorado
    Color: Black
    Location: Pensacola, FL


    A few days ago, I saw a Navy Chief toss a cigarette out the window while at a traffic light.

    1. Who thinks that is not a worthwhile flag here and who thinks it is bad enough to be mentioned? Is is real littering or bad enough to start a fire in the right circumstances OR it is not a serious situation.

    2. Who thinks that I should not mention that he is a Navy Chief? I do respect the US military (I was one) but since he was in uniform and had Navy stickers with the Chief symbol, it was plain that he was not concerned to be identified with the Navy while tossing the cigarette out on the street.

    Some wanted a good discussion. Others have left because of trolls. We'll see if we get a mature discussion or a insult match.

    Charcoal Gray 

    What happened to intellectual conversation?   Saturday, December 15, 2012

    HAVING BEEN ONE OF THE ORIGINAL PARTICIPANTS ON THE SITE IT REALLY SADDENS ME TO SEE THAT IT'S NOT BEING VISITED AS OFTEN AND WHEN I BOTHER TO CHECK IT OUT THERE'S ALWAYS SOME KIND OF CHILDISH BEEF GOING ON......BUT USUALLY not ABOUT WHAT THIS SITE WAS DESIGNED FOR.......VEHICLES, ROADS, AND PEOPLE BEHIND THE WHEEL......CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG BUT I BELIEVE THOSE THINGS ARE STILL OUT THERE......SAVE THE OTHER STUFF FOR fb AND twitter...........COME ON BACK AND JOIN IN CONVERSATIONS THAT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES.......{:-)

    musicmanhah 

    Here is an idea...   Thursday, November 22, 2012

    Ban the user pisseddriver26, or take this site down.  Taking neither of these actions is incompatible with rational thinking.

    oddjob3422 

    Idiot Ram driver   Saturday, November 17, 2012

     Was cruising in the far-right lane of EB i-96 in Detroit this afternoon when this SFB in a newer black Ram decided he needed to exit at Davison. Nearly caused a needless wreck. From the far left lane. Laid on the horn and told him he was NO. 1. Seriously, if you're too stupid to notice your exit in time and get over safely, go to the NEXT ONE. I see this brain-dead jackass again, there will be a formal complaint made.

    jguitar 

    Such A Great Idea, But...   Tuesday, October 16, 2012

      PlateWire is an idea and website that I think should be doing much better than it is. I was disappointed to see so few daily entries. I would have thought this would be a much more popular website. I think some of the arguing in comments tends to put people off. The website should also stick to its original cause and not include the "Wink" tags. And lastly, it is not being monitored to support its own rules of conduct. Kind of sad, because the idea itself has great potential.

    observer144 

    Idiot driver in Ford F250   Friday, September 28, 2012

    While traveling east bound HWY 92 earlier this afternoon, this skid mark of an ass cut me off and then slams on the brake causing me to nearly rear-end him. I swerved around and he has the audacity to flick me off. Total trash.

    He's a middle-aged white male with dirty blond hair and mustache. Drives a grey Ford F250 extended cab.

    He headed up 580 and merged onto north bound HWY 13.

    Watch out for this dick and give him a big F/U flip should anyone see on the road.

    psdoffdvr 

    Ode to a troll. pisseddriver26!   Sunday, August 26, 2012

    Ladies and gentleman! I give you the biggest boil on the ass of the world PISSEDDRIVER26! The loser who loves to troll from its mommies basement! The biggest skid-mark in existence! The retard who hides behind a computer and fails to back up its words with facts! The sick freak who loves to 'get it on' with a goat because it can't get any action anywhere else! Farmers and ranch hands, hide your livestock! PD26 is on the prowl! 

    BadWookiee 

    Merge Blockers   Wednesday, August 01, 2012

    How do you people feel about drivers who block merging lanes? Almost every day I see at least one driver who decides that it is their job to drive on the dotted line, halfway in their lane, halfway in the merge lane, to ensure that no one getting on the freeway is able to properly use the merging lane. I assume they think what they are doing is in the right (it's not). Any of you guys do this? 

    sampson 

    pisseddriver26   Wednesday, August 01, 2012

    pat401 is a fucking retarded troll!!!! I hope it fucking dies a very horrible and painful death the sooner the better!!!!

    pisseddriver26

    -Brought to you by pisseddriver26 on the newest Rhode Island post http://www.platewire.com/viewrate.aspx?rid=43177-

     It seems that PD26, as usual, is nothing but a self hating, livestock raping toll that has resorted to making death threats to new posters. Get a life PD26! You are nothing but a giant skid mark on some losers underwear!

    BadWookiee 

    Today's Ultimate ****head Awards   Tuesday, July 31, 2012

      Today I was half an hour late getting home due to a large number of very bad drivers, so I want to dedicate this journal to awarding the worst among them with the Ultimate ****head Award.

    Today we had two Honerable Mentions that almost made the list. Both were landscaping trucks.

    The first, a proper dump truck, passed almost half a mile of traffic in the Exit Only lane while moving slowly and holding up all of the exiting traffic behind him, before finally cutting over at the last second. He gets an honorable mention because while I expect this kind of behavior from the average Palo Alto driver, we like to pretend that people holding Class A licenses for oversize vehicles can be held to a higher standard.

    The second, driving a converted pickup truck, gets his honorable mention for driving 10mph down a single-lane street through a neighborhood with a 30mph limit. Speed the **** up or pull over, buddy.

    Now on to the winners.

    Our Third Place winner for the Ultimate ****head Award goes to the 30-something woman driving alone in a red minivan up Page Mill Road, averaging 15-20mph and holding up a long line of traffic for 5+ miles while driving with one hand with her lips wrapped around a Starbucks coffee cup lid like it was a big fat ****. Lady, here's what I don't get... you've had the last 20 minutes 'alone' with your coffee while holding up other drivers like an enormous ****waffle... how have you not finished it yet? Your prize is public ridicule and universal scorn. Get off our roads.

    Second Place goes to the driver of the **** brown sedan that crossed the double yellow, sped down the oncoming traffic lane in heavy traffic, ran a red light, and almost hit 2 other cars and a bicyclist in the intersection while making his illegal left turn. Congratulations buddy, I caught you on camera. Your prize is an angry letter to the Sheriff's office on your behalf. In the future, just stay home 5VDC434.

    With a performance like that, you're probably wondering what could top it for the grand prize today.   Well as it happens we have one deserving driver that went the extra mile to leave the judge thoroughly unimpressed.

    The Ultimate ****head Award Grand Prize of the Day goes to none other than the green mini cooper driver who held up traffic while driving 10-15mph below the limit for 8 miles without using a single turn-out to let people pass (average of 2 per mile on that stretch of road) However, it doesn't end there. Not only did he cause extreme aggrivation for people behind him, but also provided an immediate danger of severe injury or death to the oncoming lane of traffic when he crossed the double yellow to pass a bicyclist fully in the oncoming lane while in an uphill blind left corner overlooking a cliff. Your prize is an angry letter to the Sheriff's office, and the sincere wishes that when you hit someone head-on pulling something like that, that someone is driving a semi truck, and not a bike. Die alone, 6UJY316.

    Mobius 

    Wow   Wednesday, July 18, 2012

    My atheistic proof of no god(s) is that if there were really a god he/she/it would smite all of your for your horrendous use of the English language with which he/she/it has supposedly provided to you.

    ericbikeco 

    Know a bad driver? Are you one? Casting for a web series   Tuesday, July 10, 2012

    Do you or someone you know suffer from road rage? Does your worst side come out when you hit the road? Are friends and family afraid to drive with you? Do you have an extreme phobia of roundabouts and 4-way stop signs?

    If this describes you, or someone you know, we want them NOW! Car and Driver Magazine is seeking HORRIBLE DRIVERS with BIG PERSONALITIES for a web series. Series will be shot in the New York Tri-State Area in August / September. We are seeking them out, coaching them with a professional driving instructor, giving them a final exam and giving them a chance to regain their driving cred.

    Interested? Or would like to nominate someone? Please email baddrivercasting@gmail.com with “Bad Driver” in the subject line with the following info:

    Your name:
    Name of Bad Driver you are nominating:
    Ages:
    Contact Number:
    Location:
    Please include photo of yourself and the person you are nominating.
    Why are you (or person you’re recommending) the Worst Driver Ever?

    badmark 

     
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