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Fla. Stat. § 320.262 (2025)
License plate obscuring device prohibited; penalties.
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320.262 License plate obscuring device prohibited; penalties.—
(1) As used in this section, the term “license plate obscuring device” means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle for the purpose of:
(a) Switching between two or more license plates to permit a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the motor vehicle;
(b) Hiding a license plate from view by flipping the license plate so that the license plate number is not visible;
(c) Covering, obscuring, or otherwise interfering with the legibility, angular visibility, or detectability of the primary features or details, including the license plate number or validation sticker, on the license plate; or
(d) Interfering with the ability to record the primary features or details, including the license plate number or validation sticker, on the license plate.
(2) A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, if he or she purchases or possesses a license plate obscuring device.
Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 320.262
M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd§320.262(2)NON-MOVING VIOLPURCHASE POSSESS LICENSE PLATE OBSCURE DEVICE
§320.262(3)NON-MOVING VIOLMFG/SELL/DISTRIB LICENSE PLATE OBSCURE DEVICE
§320.262(4)NON-MOVING VIOLUSE LICENSE PLATE OBSCURE DEVICE COMMIT CRIME