JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office says a new Florida law is now in effect, and drivers who hide or alter their license plates could face criminal charges.<\/p>\n
Florida now considers it a second-degree misdemeanor to cover, tint, obscure, or alter a license plate in any way.<\/p>\n
The law also applies to products that flip, blur, or block plates, including those sold online.<\/p>\n
These tools are often used to avoid tolls, red-light cameras, or detection by law enforcement. But officials say using them is illegal.<\/p>\n
What used to be a traffic ticket can now lead to a criminal record.<\/p>\n
Penalties can be even harsher if the altered plate is used while committing another crime.<\/p>\n
The message from law enforcement is clear: your license plate must be visible and easy to read.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour plate needs to be visible. If you cover it, tint it, or alter it, we will catch you,\u201d JSO said.<\/p>\n
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