If You See a Penny in Your Car Door Handle — Here’s What It Actually Means

stickers) on car doors to signal which vehicles are easy targets.”

The Reality:
No police department or federal agency has confirmed such a system exists
FBI, AAA, and local law enforcement have issued statements debunking the myth
Similar rumors have circulated for years — with toothpicks, string, leaves, etc.
🚨 Spreading unverified claims can cause unnecessary anxiety and distract from real safety practices.