The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office clarified on social media that license plate frames are legal. However, obstructing a plate with tinted covers, reflective sprays, or other devices remains illegal under § 316.605 FSS, which requires plates to be clearly visible from 100 feet during daylight.
Intentionally altering or covering a license plate is now a 2nd-degree misdemeanor under § 320.061 FSS (effective October 1, 2025). Violators may face up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500…