Florida drivers risk fines for license plate frames under new law

November 22, 2025 • 16:20

A Florida law criminalizes license plate frames that obscure any part of the plate, classifying the common accessory as a second-degree misdemeanor. The penalties are disproportionately severe–up to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail–for an infraction many drivers are unaware of, often because dealerships install the frames. This vague and broadly applicable statute grants police significant discretion, creating a convenient pretext to initiate traffic stops for a minor violation. While presented as a public safety measure, the law’s harshness raises due process concerns, empowering selective enforcement over a trivial vehicle modification.

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