A new Florida law makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to cover, tint, obscure, or alter a vehicle’s license plate in any way, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) says.
The law also applies to devices that flip, blur, or block plates, including products sold online. These tools are often used to avoid tolls, red-light cameras, or law enforcement detection, but using them is now illegal.
What was once a traffic ticket can now result in a criminal record, with harsher penalties if the altered plate is used during another crime.
JSO emphasized the importance of keeping plates visible and easy to read, warning:
“Your plate needs to be visible. If you cover it, tint it, or alter it, we will catch you.”
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