License plate frames such as this one are illegal to have on your plates under Florida law. A state appeals court Wednesday said a police officer was allowed to stop a Miami-Dade County motorist ...

Across the country, a seemingly harmless customization choice is turning into a reliable way to attract police attention. Decorative license plate frames, tinted covers, and vinyl wraps are no longer ...

CONFUSION TONIGHT OVER A NEW STATE LAW MEANT TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM OBSTRUCTING THEIR VEHICLES LICENSE PLATES. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR THE FRAMES THEY GIVE YOU OUT A CAR DEALERSHIP OR WHAT YOU ADD FOR ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — In news that may have slipped under your radar, your favorite license plate frame may now actually be illegal. In a law passed on October 1, 2025, Florida now prohibits any obstruction ...

As of October 1, anything that obstructs your license plate is illegal in Florida with harsher punishments, starting with up to a $500 fine, up to 60 days in jail, or both. The law was intended to ...

Every car has to have license plates, so why not make them a bit more exciting? Your car likely came with a license plate frame from your dealership, which means you’re just giving away some free ...

License plate frames can help you show off your Brewers pride or school spirit. But there are rules about which ones are legal. To help you avoid a ticket, Public Investigator asked the DMV what's ...

Authorities are often the ones the public turns to for guidance on the law. In Florida, a new rule now states that cars can’t have anything attached to or surrounding their license plate that obscures ...