Florida statue<\/a> said anything preventing the ability to record the primary features or details of a license plate \u2013 including the numbers or validation sticker \u2013 is subject to a second-degree misdemeanor.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe backstory:<\/p>\n
The law was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 19 and went into effect on Oct. 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Casselberry Police Department said this law is about enforcing people who are trying obscure tags and using devices to hide their plate or flip their plate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This law helps law enforcement catch hit-and-run drivers, prevent toll violations, combat fraud and vehicle theft and to make sure automated systems can read license plates properly, the department said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Police show a license plate that is permitted under a new 2025 Florida statute. (Source: Casselberry Police Department) <\/p>\n
What license plate frames are permitted?\u00a0 <\/p>\n
To avoid a fine, the license plate number and registration sticker must be in clear view. Frames surrounding the information on the license plate are permitted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“We will not be arresting people just for having a basic, simple plate frame,” Casselberry Police said in a Facebook statement. “Our focus is on intentional alterations, blocked characters, and unreadable plates or decals. It is possible to have cosmetic accessories that stay within the law.”<\/p>\n
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This license plate is an example in which a driver will face fines or jail time under Florida 2025 license plate obscurement statute. (Source: Casselberry Police Department) <\/p>\n
What license plate frames aren’t allowed? \u00a0 <\/p>\n
License plate information must be visible at all times. If a license plate frame covers a small section of the plate’s numbers, letters or decal, it can lead to a traffic stop or violation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No coverings, sprays, tints, wraps or frames that block any part of information will be allowed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How much is the fine for obscured license plates?\u00a0 <\/p>\n
According to the Ocoee Police Department, drivers found violating this law can face a second-degree misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of up to a $500 fine and up to 60 days in jail.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Casselberry and Ocoee Police Department and 2025 Florida statute 320.061.<\/p>\n
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