The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has issued a recent memo clarifying state regulations on license plate frames and covers.
A new Florida statute that took effect on October 1 now prohibits any license plate frame or cover that obscures or interferes with the visibility of the plate’s required features. Violations may result in fines of up to $500 and, in certain cases, could carry additional penalties, including jail time.
So what qualifies as REQUIRED FEATURES?
This act does not prohibit the use of a license plate frame as long as the frame does not obscure visibility of the following:
- The alpha numeric plate identifier
- The decal located in the top right hand corner of the license plate
See the full memo here:
