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Those plastic license plate concealers are wild. I couldn't believe it the first time I noticed one and I don't understand how they're legal.

• zdragnar 3y ago
  Non-obscuring covers are typically sold to protect the plate from the elements, flying rocks, UV exposure, etc (may be handy for vanity plates). It also adds a bit of deterrence against tag theft, depending on how you secure it. A person walking by may not be able to tell the difference between one meant to protect the plate and one that hides the plate from cameras, which can cut both ways. I've heard from people who have non-blocking plates get tickets because they were assumed to be the camera-defeating variety, even though they were basic polycarbonate covers.