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AirManFL · 05-13-2012, 05:00 PM

I bought a license plate frame and it has teeth that surround the outside of it.

One of the teeth covers up about half of my registration sticker (the one with the date) in the upper right hand corner. It doesn't cover up any of the license plate numbers.

Would you anticipate me getting pulled over for this? If so, what may be the penalty?

I would appreciate any input.

Thanks,
Rob

Blk-Ice · 05-13-2012, 05:25 PM

Probably not.....unless you were doing something else to attract the officers attention. However there are those that are anal retentive and would write their mother a ticket on Mothers Day....lol!

Drago77 · 05-14-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AirManFL

I bought a license plate frame and it has teeth that surround the outside of it.

One of the teeth covers up about half of my registration sticker (the one with the date) in the upper right hand corner. It doesn't cover up any of the license plate numbers.

Would you anticipate me getting pulled over for this? If so, what may be the penalty?

I would appreciate any input.

Thanks,
Rob

You certainly could.

Florida law prohibits anything that obscures any part of the plate lettering or reg decal. Whether you actually get a ticket is officer discretion.

Id estimate 6/7 cars in Fl have some type of modification violation, between tint, lights, tags... hell; there's even a statute that states altering the exhaust from manufacturered specifications is illegal... all depends on the cop behind you and if he/she thinks there's more there than just a tag ticket

SC2150 · 05-14-2012, 05:45 PM

Any obstruction of the sticker or info on the plate is illegal in FL but rarely enforced.

daveagogo1 · 05-14-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

Any obstruction of the sticker or info on the plate is illegal in FL but rarely enforced.

Every day i see at least one car rolling with a 2011 tag still.

AirManFL · 05-14-2012, 07:31 PM

Since they changed to one sticker color for every year, I figured as long as they can read and run the tag I would be ok.

If I have any issues, I'll punt.

Rob

daveagogo1 · 05-14-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AirManFL

Since they changed to one sticker color for every year, I figured as long as they can read and run the tag I would be ok.

If I have any issues, I'll punt.

Rob

Have they not been yellow for the past decade? I don't recall ever using a different color. I know for sure 2010-2011-2012 are all yellow.

AirManFL · 05-14-2012, 08:16 PM

haha...probably, but I haven't needed to worry about it in a long time.

I don't know how long it's been since they changed, but they used to be a different color every year.

Rob

AirManFL · 05-14-2012, 08:51 PM

I searched and found that it has been yellow for the last 10 years...you know what they say about the mind and I'm only 43. ugh...

Rob

The Smashin' Pumpkin · 05-14-2012, 10:16 PM

As long as the license plate frame doesn't say, "Doughnuts for COPS!!"

daveagogo1 · 05-14-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AirManFL

I searched and found that it has been yellow for the last 10 years...you know what they say about the mind and I'm only 43. ugh...

Rob

I thought so. I moved here 11 years ago and i don't think i have ever had a different color tag lol.

05-13-2012, 05:00 PM	#1
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2012 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,701	License Plate frame in Florida - Brantley? I bought a license plate frame and it has teeth that surround the outside of it. One of the teeth covers up about half of my registration sticker (the one with the date) in the upper right hand corner. It doesn't cover up any of the license plate numbers. Would you anticipate me getting pulled over for this? If so, what may be the penalty? I would appreciate any input. Thanks, Rob __________________

05-13-2012, 05:25 PM	#2
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS with Gun metal Gray Stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 1,312 View My Garage	Probably not.....unless you were doing something else to attract the officers attention. However there are those that are anal retentive and would write their mother a ticket on Mothers Day....lol! __________________ "Life is a warzone...Adapt, Evolve, Never surrender!" *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

05-14-2012, 05:45 PM	#4
SC2150 Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 8,006	Any obstruction of the sticker or info on the plate is illegal in FL but rarely enforced. __________________ www.RevXtreme.com 941-721-1826 Turbo & Supercharging specialist VMax porting development from the begining RX Super Chiller

05-14-2012, 07:31 PM	#6
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2012 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,701	Since they changed to one sticker color for every year, I figured as long as they can read and run the tag I would be ok. If I have any issues, I'll punt. Rob __________________

05-14-2012, 08:16 PM	#8
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2012 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,701	haha...probably, but I haven't needed to worry about it in a long time. I don't know how long it's been since they changed, but they used to be a different color every year. Rob __________________

05-14-2012, 08:51 PM	#9
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2012 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,701	I searched and found that it has been yellow for the last 10 years...you know what they say about the mind and I'm only 43. ugh... Rob __________________

05-14-2012, 10:16 PM	#10
The Smashin' Pumpkin ...unleashing the fury!! Drives: 2012 Inferno Orange Metallic 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 659	As long as the license plate frame doesn't say, "Doughnuts for COPS!!" __________________ 2012 Inferno Orange Metallic 2SS/RS Engine mods: None yet Exterior mods: Heritage grille Interior mods: Hurst shifter, MTX Magnum subs w/Alpine 500w amp!! Getting there one piece at a time!!