Florida drivers who alter, cover, or obscure their license plates could now face criminal charges under a new law that went into effect on October 1st.
What was previously a noncriminal traffic infraction is now a second-degree misdemeanor, an arrestable offense punishable by up to 60 days in jail and/or a fine.
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Action News Jax spoke with a former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer about what the law means for everyday drivers and why motorcyclists in particular are being closely watched.
The law targets any device or material that prevents a plate from being fully visible. This includes tinted plastic covers, flip-up or rotating mounts, and reflective sprays often sold online…