Wendy Auger, a resident of Rochester, New Hampshire, encountered this situation after proudly displaying her custom license plate for fifteen years. Her plate, which reads “PB4WEGO,” became a favorite among locals for its playful message. As a bartender in the Gonic neighborhood, Auger was shocked when the DMV suddenly labeled her plate as offensive.
To Auger, this decision feels like a violation of her freedom of speech. She argues that the phrase “pee before we go” is common advice parents give children and insists there's nothing inappropriate about it .
Auger didn’t select her plate randomly. After carefully searching, she was thrilled to find that the phrase was available. She chose “PB4WEGO” for her New Hampshire plate, especially since the state had recently expanded the character limit for vanity plates from six to seven.
The state clarified that stricter guidelines for vanity plates were introduced years ago following a court order from the NH Supreme Court.
Now, the big question is: Should Auger be forced to give up her cherished license plate after all these years?