Hidden fine in Florida could cause problems for drivers with license plate borders

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OUNTY, Fla. — Your license plate border could be illegal in the State of Florida. Lice

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se plate covers fall under two different Florida statutes, 316.605 and 320.061. Statute 316.605 says that all license plates must be securely on a vehicle to prevent the plate from swinging. It a

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so states that all the letters, numerals, printing, writing, registration decal, and alphanumeric designation must be legible. Stat

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te 320.061 states that a person cannot alter their license plate by mutilation, alteration, change of color, or in any other way. Drivers are also prohibited from attaching a substance, reflective matter, illuminated device,

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