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<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWORKING TO LEARN EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. FLORIDA’S LICENSE PLATE LAWS ARE GETTING READY TO CHANGE. GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS JUST SIGNED A NEW BILL, MEANING THINGS LIKE DECORATIVE COVERS ON YOUR PLATE WILL NOW BE MONITORED CLOSELY TO MAKE SURE NO INFORMATION IS COVERED. GULF COAST IS REPORTER JACKI GUNTHER IS IN LEE COUNTY RIGHT NOW EXPLAINING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE LAW GOES INTO EFFECT. >> IF YOU HAVE A FRAME AROUND YOUR LICENSE PLATE, YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO GO AND CHECK AND MAKE SURE IT’S NOT COVERING ANY INFORMATION. A NEW LAW WAS JUST PASSED AND YOU COULD BE FINE AND CHARGED. >> GOVERNOR DESANTIS JUST SIGNED A NEW LAW THIS WEEK SAYING ANYTHING INTERFERING WITH THE ABILITY TO READ OR RECORD YOUR LICENSE PLATE, WHETHER BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR A CAMERA IS NOT ALLOWED, MEANING NO TINTED COVERS NO PROTECTIVE FILMS, NO REFLECTIVE SPRAYS AND NO FRAMES BLOCKING YOUR NUMBERS, LETTERS OR REGISTRATION STICKER ON YOUR LICENSE PLATE. I THINK THERE’S BETTER THINGS IN LIFE TO WORRY ABOUT. QUITE HONESTLY. AND IF. >> YOU KNOW, THEY’RE GOING TO GO SEARCHING FOR, YOU KNOW. LITTLE MISSING PARTS TO A LICENSE PLATE. SOUNDS LIKE THEY AREN’T DOING WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT BY, YOU KNOW, CATCHING PEOPLE ARE SPEEDING OR WORSE CRIMES THAN THAT. THIS UPDATE COMES AFTER A LOT OF LAST YEAR. CAUSE CONFUSION ABOUT WHAT WAS AND WHAT WAS NOT PERMITTED WHEN IT CAME TO LICENSE PLATE FRAMES. NOW THE RULES ARE SIMPLE. DREAMS ARE OKAY. BUT ONLY IF THEY DON’T COVER ANY KEY PART OF THE PLATE KNOWINGLY BREAKING THIS LAW COULD RESULT IN A SECOND-DEGREE MISDEMEANOR. MANY PEOPLE WE SPOKE WITH THINK THERE ARE BIGGER FISH TO FRY. I DON’T THINK IT’S A BIG DEAL AT BUT AT THE SAME TIME, I DON’T WANT TO TAKE IT SO. >> THAT’S WHAT YOU DO. >> THIS LAW WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON OCTOBER FIRST. BUT UNTIL THEN, JUST DOUBLE\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Florida law bans obstructive license plate frames and covers<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\tUpdated: 3:37 PM EDT Apr 24, 2026\n\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\tEditorial Standards \u24d8<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFlorida drivers will need to ensure their license plates are fully visible as a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis prohibits anything that interferes with the ability to read or record them.The law bans tinted covers, protective films, reflective sprays and frames that block numbers, letters or registration stickers on license plates. Kristen McKenzie of Cape Coral feels there are bigger fish to fry. “I think there’s better things in life to worry about, quite honestly,” McKenzie said. This update follows confusion caused by a law passed last year regarding what was and was not permitted concerning license plate frames. The new rules clarify that frames are allowed as long as they do not cover any essential part of the plate. Knowingly breaking the law could result in a second-degree misdemeanor. Carol Pridgen, also from Cape Coral, says to continue to follow the rules. “I don’t think it’s a big deal at all, but at the same time, I don’t want a ticket. So, that’s what you do,” Pridgen said. The law takes effect on Oct. 1, giving drivers time to double-check their plates to ensure compliance.DOWNLOAD\u202fthe free\u202fGulf Coast News app\u202ffor your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Florida drivers will need to ensure their license plates are fully visible as a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis prohibits anything that interferes with the ability to read or record them.<\/p>\n The law bans tinted covers, protective films, reflective sprays and frames that block numbers, letters or registration stickers on license plates. <\/p>\n Kristen McKenzie of Cape Coral feels there are bigger fish to fry. “I think there’s better things in life to worry about, quite honestly,” McKenzie said. <\/p>\n This update follows confusion caused by a law passed last year regarding what was and was not permitted concerning license plate frames. The new rules clarify that frames are allowed as long as they do not cover any essential part of the plate. <\/p>\n Knowingly breaking the law could result in a second-degree misdemeanor. <\/p>\n Carol Pridgen, also from Cape Coral, says to continue to follow the rules. “I don’t think it’s a big deal at all, but at the same time, I don’t want a ticket. So, that’s what you do,” Pridgen said. <\/p>\n The law takes effect on Oct. 1, giving drivers time to double-check their plates to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD\u202fthe free\u202fGulf Coast News app<\/a>\u202ffor your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app<\/a> to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WORKING TO LEARN EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. FLORIDA’S LICENSE PLATE LAWS ARE GETTING READY TO CHANGE. 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