Is this stuff legal?
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Is this stuff legal?
Lately I've noticed several cars and SUVs in my region using a sort of tinted plastic covering for the number plate. I find that it makes reading the number plate extremely difficult especially at twilight hours and night. I don't understand what is the purpose of this covering. It doesn't make the car look any prettier. Usually the plastic part is covered in dirt and grime which makes the number even more illegible unless you are really close to the car. The plastic also gives a sort of reflection at night to obscure the number plate. Makes me wonder if this stuff is even legal
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not legal in MN
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As others stated its a state law thing, so it depends on the state. My company makes license plate frames and we always state on our packaging check your state and local laws before installing.
I think the reason people put the covers on is a combination of looks (everyone has different taste) and to protect the registration sticker from being stolen. It's not as common an issue as it used to be, but thieves would cut or peel the registration stickers off to put on expired plates. I don't personally care for the tinted covers either, but I'm ok with the clear ones.
I think the reason people put the covers on is a combination of looks (everyone has different taste) and to protect the registration sticker from being stolen. It's not as common an issue as it used to be, but thieves would cut or peel the registration stickers off to put on expired plates. I don't personally care for the tinted covers either, but I'm ok with the clear ones.
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Thanks guys. May be the Midwest will catch up with the rest of the world sometime in future
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Agreed. I saw an Ontario plate with a dark cover on it the other day. I couldn't believe it bc the Canadians are pretty strict I thought.
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I've been running a plate cover ever since I had a car. Never as dark as the one in the pic (usually light tint or clear)... but it keeps the plate clean, blends it in with the car more, and protects the registration sticker (although as mentioned, not really a big deal anymore).
I have never been pulled over or ticketed for it.
I have never been pulled over or ticketed for it.
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They are illegal in Ohio, too, but regular plate covers are not so far as I know. I keep plate covers over my personalized plates so they don't become encrusted in dirt/salt/whatever.
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Can't imagine they are legal in many places and a read a bit ago that the covers and spray don't prevent red light cams but that could have changed.
I, can't for the life of me, understand why people tint tails. The one thing saving your ass from being hit, you black out.
I, can't for the life of me, understand why people tint tails. The one thing saving your ass from being hit, you black out.
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I rock a clear cover on the Accord. Ontario plates have been having an issue with premature wear, and the province won't cover a replacement outside five years. I don't want to get new plates.
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Curious3GTL (12-28-2015)
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It's illegal in every state AFAIK. The police don't really bother you for it though. If you got pulled over and they used the tinted plate cover as an excuse, you would've gotten pulled over for some other BS reason as the cop just wanted to pull you over.
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It's illegal including any sort of object that obstructs any portion of the Tag.
Asshole cop pulled me over for "speeding". I was doing 54 in a 50MPH. A silver SUV blew by me (showed the cop on dash cam) he was doing the 73 in a 50MPH.
Cop comes back and gives me a $130 ticket for having a University of Florida Tag around my plate. F them.
Asshole cop pulled me over for "speeding". I was doing 54 in a 50MPH. A silver SUV blew by me (showed the cop on dash cam) he was doing the 73 in a 50MPH.
Cop comes back and gives me a $130 ticket for having a University of Florida Tag around my plate. F them.
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