A new Florida law taking effect Wednesday cracks down on people who impersonate police officers and tamper with license plates — toughening penalties and sending a message that these are no longer minor violations.
House Bill 253 makes it a third-degree felony to use flashing red, white, or blue lights to pull someone over and pose as law enforcement. The crime now carries up to five years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
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It also upgrades charges for drivers who obscure or alter their license plates.
The push for stronger penalties comes after several cases across Florida, including one in Jacksonville that made headlines in June 2020…