The Post also saw a number of license plates coated with some ... featuring elaborate devices straight out of a James Bond ...

"ACE" is the most expensive license plate in this year's auction, going to the winner for $20,500. That is more than double second-place "006" — which was pitched as a play on James Bond's 007.

This does invite comparisons to the James Bond revolving license plate — and that comparison does put the issue into context. It’s always been possible to swap license plates. If someone ...