- B 1085 expands California’s ban on plate-obscuring devices.
- Plate flippers, tints, and covers now face higher penalties.
- Sellers and makers could be fined up to $1,000 per device.
California is kicking off the new year with plenty of new laws, new policies, and now, a new crackdown on sketchy license plates. The state already has legislation to handle those who subtly alter or obscure their plates. Now, it’s giving law enforcement teeth to go after those who blatantly cover them with dark tint or use devices to hide them altogether.
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Until now, those who obscured their license plate typically faced fines of up to $250 per offense, and enforcement focused largely on drivers themselves. As of January 1, though, Assembly Bill 1085 has officially gone into effect, widening the legal net considerably…