A Star Trek superfan is racking up thousands in traffic fines over a novelty license plate, as the devoted fanbase unwittingly becomes her worst enemy.
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An elderly New York woman has been mistakenly fined tens of thousands of dollars due to her Star Trek-themed license plate, which has been flagged by overzealous Trekkies looking to crack down on unauthorized use of the franchise's iconic branding.
With several new Star Trek shows on the horizon, the franchise's notoriously passionate fan community is on high alert for any perceived infringements, leading to this unintended case of 'friendly fire' against a longtime Trekkie who's now facing a financial nightmare.