320.262 License plate obscuring device prohibited; penalties.
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(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.
(3)A person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 , if he or she manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate obscuring device.
(4)A person commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 , s. 775.083 , or s. 775.084 , if he or she uses a license plate obscuring device to assist in committing a crime or in escaping from or avoiding detection or arrest in connection with committing such crime.