Rick, I talked with a State Trooper about this and he reluctantly agreed it was true. I don't think they like to admit it though.
Do you recall the statute number, etc?
I still run my outdated "ORIGLS 6" plates but carry the AV plates with me. Rarely a problem as my mileage is limited these days. My 1970 plates aren't in very good shape, plus the number doesn't have much interest.