About Us
Built by People Who Get It
Clear Plates was born from real frustration. After nearly a decade of managing commercial fleet violations across the country, we knew there had to be a better way. So we built one.
Clear Plates was founded in New York City to solve a problem that costs commercial fleet operators hundreds of thousands of dollars every year: unmanaged violations. NYC's enforcement landscape spans five separate agencies, each with different databases, payment systems, and escalation timelines. A fleet of 100 vehicles can accumulate hundreds of violations per year across DOF parking tickets, speed and red light camera citations, OATH idling notices, and BIC environmental violations. Without centralized tracking, penalties escalate silently — late fees, default judgments, interest, boot and tow charges turn routine tickets into four-figure liabilities. Clear Plates brings nearly a decade of violation management experience to this problem, combining automated nightly scanning of official city violation records with rental window liability matching, driver assignment tracking, and penalty escalation alerts.
Nearly a Decade of Experience
Our team has spent close to 10 years in the violation management space. We have seen how fleets of every size struggle with the same problems: missed deadlines, unclear liability, and penalties that snowball because nobody caught them in time.
Nationwide Perspective, NYC Focus
We have managed violations for fleets operating across the country. That wide lens gave us deep insight into what works and what does not. We chose to focus on NYC first because it is the most complex violation landscape in the country, and the fleets here need the most help.
Deep Industry Expertise
We understand DOF penalty escalation timelines down to the day. We know how OATH hearings work, when defaults happen, and what it takes to get fines reduced. This is not just software. It is built on years of hands-on experience navigating the system.
Built for Fleet Operators
We built Clear Plates because we understand the daily pressure fleet managers face. Every feature exists because we have seen the problem firsthand, whether it is a DSP trying to sort out which violations are theirs or a leasing company chasing chargebacks across dozens of renters.
Learn More About Our Approach
We have put together detailed resources on how we think about violation management, fleet compliance, and the NYC regulatory landscape.
Our Approach to Violation Management
What actually works at OATH hearings, based on our analysis of hundreds of decisions.
Understanding NYC Fleet Compliance
How the idling enforcement landscape has changed and what it means for your fleet.
The True Cost of Unmanaged Violations
Data-driven analysis of escalation, defaults, and the financial impact on NYC fleets.
How a $115 Parking Ticket Becomes $1,000+
The full cost breakdown of an unmanaged NYC violation, from late penalties through boot and tow.
NYC Enforcement in 2026
Camera expansion, citizen reporting surge, congestion pricing, and upcoming legislation.
The 37-Day Rule for Leasing Companies
How NYC liability transfer works, the DOF Rental Program, and why most fleets miss the deadline.
NYC Violation Code Guide
Every violation code that affects commercial fleets, with fine amounts and fleet impact ratings.
How to Fight a NYC Parking Ticket
Defense strategies, evidence requirements, and the complete legal playbook for fleet operators.