In a move that underscores Florida’s crackdown on traffic-related offenses, a recent social media post from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office updates the public on the legal consequences of tampering with vehicle license plates. According to the JSO post, methods such as tinting, covering, or altering license plates to evade law enforcement and automated systems, while may seem clever, are clear violations of the law.
The sheriff’s office pointedly reminds that these tactics are not only illegal but will also result in more serious repercussions. “It’s. Against. The. Law,” states the update, emphasizing the stance against these modifications. As of October 1, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced, Florida Statute 320.061 has been amended to include new penalties. These range from second-degree misdemeanor charges to heightened punishments if the doctored plates are used in the commission of additional crimes…