For most drivers, a license plate is nothing more than a random mix of letters and numbers. But for those who opt for custom vanity plates, it’s an opportunity to showcase a little creativity, humor, or personality on the road. Over the years, these plates have sparked laughter, curiosity, and even controversy.
That’s exactly what happened to Wendy Auger of Rochester, New Hampshire, who spent 15 years proudly displaying her playful plate: “PB4WEGO.” The quirky combination was her lighthearted nod to a phrase familiar to parents everywhere—“Pee before we go.”
For Auger, a bartender and mother, the plate was never meant to offend. Instead, it was a humorous reminder of a universal truth: kids often ask for bathroom breaks just after the car pulls out of the driveway. The plate became part of her identity, drawing smiles from friends, strangers, and fellow drivers.
But earlier this year, Auger received a letter that left her stunned. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) informed her that her beloved plate was being revoked. The reason? Officials now considered it “inappropriate.”
Auger disagreed. “It’s just ridiculous,” she told reporters. “There’s nothing vulgar about it—it’s something every parent says to their kids. I’ve had this plate for 15 years without a single complaint. Suddenly it’s a problem?”
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