Starting October 1, 2026, Florida’s new license plate frame law makes clear that a license plate frame or decorative border is not a crime, as long as it doesn’t cover the parts of the plate that matter. The change comes from Senate Bill 488, which added subsection (2) to section 320.061, Florida Statutes. Why the Change…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida’s license plate law 2025 significantly strengthens penalties for altering or obscuring license plates, effective October 1, 2025. Under this law, drivers who cover, modify, or tamper with their plates using sprays, tinted covers, wraps,…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida’s new license plate law, which took effect on October 1, has caused widespread confusion, particularly over whether common license plate frames are now illegal. In response to the uncertainty, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) issued a clarifying memo. This memo helps drivers and law enforcement better understand what…
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