A New Hampshire mother was stunned when the DMV ordered her to surrender a personalized license plate she had proudly displayed for 15 years. Wendy Auger, a mother of four from Rochester, said the plate was simply a funny family reminder for her children to use the bathroom before getting into the car.

Her plate read “PB4WEGO,” which stands for “pee before we go.” Auger said she had received plenty of compliments over the years and considered the message completely harmless. However, in 2019, the New Hampshire DMV determined that the combination referred to “sexual or excretory acts or functions” and gave her 10 days to turn it in, while offering another personalized plate at no additional cost.

Auger shared the DMV’s letter and photos of the plate online, and the story quickly spread. She defended the plate, saying it was part of her family’s identity and that she saw no reason for it to be removed. The unusual dispute eventually caught the attention of Governor Chris Sununu, who contacted Auger and said the issue had been resolved.

Soon afterward, Auger announced that she had won the fight and could keep her beloved plates. She celebrated the decision with a playful Facebook post declaring, “This Sassy Momma Has Her Plates!!!” What began as a confusing DMV decision ultimately ended with Auger keeping the personalized message that had been part of her family’s life for 15 years. 🚗😄