Across the country, a seemingly harmless customization choice is turning into a reliable way to attract police attention.

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 ...

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 ...

FLORIDA – What once amounted to a minor traffic citation in Florida can now lead to jail time. A new state law, House Bill 253, took effect in October and makes it illegal to display anything that ...

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 of license ...

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 ...

Florida drivers are discovering that a simple decorative border around a tag can now trigger traffic stops, steep fines, and even the threat of a criminal record. A new state law has turned license ...

TALLAHASSE, Fla. (WFLA) — License plate frames and decals have become a topic of concern for Floridians after a new law stirred up confusion. With tougher penalties now on the line, state lawmakers ...